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Applauded as one of greatest Science Fiction films of all time, this classic has become a hallmark of the best of the genre as well as a wry commentary on the political climate of the 50s. Although posing as Science Fiction, it is truly about the Human Condition, thus having a strong following and admiration by those not interested in SF. The film reflects a social parable as a spacecraft lands on the Washington, D.C. Mall, with its gentle alien messenger KLAATU (Michael Rennie) and robot GORT arriving with a warning for the people of Earth. Referring to all governments on our planet and their irresponsible testing & use of nuclear power, its escalation will not be tolerated, which could endanger the inhabitants of the other planets. His message is echoed by a majority of the population, but not so by those in control. Sound familiar? A quiet & observant view highlights both the good & bad in human nature. Timeless…and a must-see by everyone; especially our world’s leaders! Screenplay by Edmund H. North (PATTON). Directed by multi-Academy Award winner Robert Wise (WEST SIDE STORY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE SAND PEBBLES). Brilliant music score by the always-superb Bernard Herrmann.