H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds

6.1

Jun 13 2005

3h 0m

Thriller, Science Fiction

This movie is a faithful adaptation of H. G. Well's book, set in the 19th century.

Anthony Piana

Anthony Piana

The Writer / The Brother

Jack Clay

Jack Clay

Ogilvy

James Lathrop

James Lathrop

The Artillery Man

Darlene Sellers

Darlene Sellers

Mrs. Elphinstone

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