When Worlds Collide

THE SCIENCE FICTION CLASSIC Today's science fiction extravaganzas all pay tribute to this pioneering classic from producer George Pal (War of the Worlds), which won an Oscar for its spectacular special effects. It has been an inspiration to all the science fiction movies that have followed. An impending collision with a runaway star signals the destruction of Earth. The government refuses to listen to scientists, but private industrialists finance the building of a space ship, which will carry a limited number of people to another planet to begin a new civilization. As doomsday approaches, they race against time and the panic of those who will be left behind. The potential pulverizing impact of the collision, the massive tidal waves and devastating earthquakes, and the final cosmic smashup make a chilling panorama of disaster. The balance between human and planetary drama is excellently maintained as the movie builds to its fascinating unforgettable climax. © Paramount Pictures Corp.