THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal and Hugh Marlowe
 
Sci-fi/Drama/Classics
UPC: 024543050056
Rated: G
 
The Day the Earth Stood Still (a.k.a.
Farewell to the Master and Journey to the World) is a 1951 American science fiction film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise. The film stars Michael Rennie,
Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe,
Billy Gray, Frances Bavier and Lock Martin. 
 
Set in the Cold War during the early stages of the nuclear arms race, the film's storyline involves a humanoid alien visitor who comes to Earth, accompanied by a powerful robot, to deliver an important message that will affect the entire human race.
 
Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), an extraterrestrial visitor to planet Earth, becomes the herald of upheaval on a global scale. As the world's governments and scientists race to understand what is happening and how to stop it, Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) and her stepson come to understand the chilling ramifications behind Klaatu's statement that he is a "friend to the Earth."
 
A very good used DVD movie in a case with mild wear.