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H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-06-13
61%
25 Votes
Time: 3h 0m
Overview:
This movie is a faithful adaptation of H. G. Well's book, set in the 19th century.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $25,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Pendragon Pictures
Movie: H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds
Top 10 Billed Cast
Darlene Sellers
Mrs. Elphinstone
Susan Goforth
The Wife
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Overview
This movie is a faithful adaptation of H. G. Well's book, set in the 19th century.
Release Date
2005-06-13
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6.08
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