Crack in the World
Seen it?1965 | 96 min | Science Fiction, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Dr. Steven Sorenson plans to tap the geothermal energy of the Earth's interior by means of a thermonuclear device detonated deep within the Earth. This experiment causes a crack to form and grow within the Earth's crust, which threatens to split the earth in two if it is not stopped in time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Marton
- Dana AndrewsDr. Stephen Sorenson
- Janette ScottDr. Maggie Sorenson
- Kieron MooreDr. Ted Rampion
- Alexander KnoxSir Charles Eggerston
- Peter DamonJohn Masefield
- Sydna ScottAngela
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