"A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction"--Container.
Publisher:Beverly Hills, CA :Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment,c2002, c1951.
General Note:
Based on the story "Farewell to the master" by Harry Bates. DVD release of the 1951 motion picture. Bonus features (not rated or closed captioned): Audio commentary by Robert Wise and Nicolas Meyer; 70-minute "Making the Earth stand still" documentary; Movietone newsreel (1951); restoration comparison; 5 still galleries; shooting script; theatrical trailer.
Participant or Performer Note:
Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe.
Awards Note:
1952 Golden Globe Award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding.