H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds
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.
Cast
See allAnthony Piana
The Writer / The Brother
Jack Clay
Ogilvy
James Lathrop
The Artillery Man

Darlene Sellers
Mrs. Elphinstone
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