Review of The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) by Ron S — 12 Nov 2014

One of the best films in the genre. Nearly as good as 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'.

This review of The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) was written by Ron S on 12 Nov 2014.

The Day the Earth Caught Fire has generally received very positive reviews.

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