Crack in the World

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Michael H. @CaptainBeardo Jul 15 For apocalyptic disaster movies this picture is one of the better ones. Great cast and the science behind the story seems more realistic than most movies of this genre. Definitely a classic. See more Jack S 06/04/2024 In a bid to release an inexhaustible energy supply, a terminally ill scientist resorts to the use of atomic weapons deep underground, with catastrophic consequences. The scientist (Andrews, typically solid here) is a perfectly believable and complex character who, naturally concerned with his own mortality, jumps the gun in a risky experiment—the main goal of which turns out to be to preserve his personal legacy, as well as impress his pretty, young wife. Unfortunately, the second half has Moore and Scott running out the clock fleeing various volcanoes/earthquakes in one often senseless (and not particularly suspenseful) scene after another. Although the finale is an intriguing idea, sad to say, it’s only weakly executed. The “special effects” such as they are, are mostly stock footage of atomic explosions, lava flows etc. See more Ronnie M 10/02/2023 Great 1960's style Sci Fi. See more bill t @Spuzz 12/06/2022 I was all ready to dismiss this one based on my unfamiliarity with the title, but BOY, does this provide a lot of suspense mixed in with the science hookum that doesnt make a lot of sense to give us some solid entertainment. If you're interested in disaster films, I'd definitiely look this one up. See more 06/26/2021 Why the hate by the user community on this one? While not a classic by any means, it is entertaining and fun to watch. The science is of course questionable, but acting by Dana Andrews, Janette Scott and Kieron Moore is more than satisfactory. The special effects are not bad for its time so I rate this a 7/10. Great if you are in the mood for old-fashioned science fiction action as a Saturday matinee in your home theatre. See more 09/07/2020 Terrifically entertaining, and surprising seriously minded, sci-fi disaster movie in which a project to bring energy up from the earth's core goes terribly wrong, and a crack in the earths crust starts to spread!! Great special effects and a few memorable scenes make this one of the best 60's sci-fi adventures. See more Read all reviews

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