Crack in the World

"Thank God it's only a motion picture!"

Apr 15 1965 Approved 1h 36m
Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Dr. Steven Sorenson plans to tap the geothermal energy of the Earth's interior by means of a thermonuclear device detonated deep within the Earth. This experiment causes a crack to form and grow within the Earth's crust, which threatens to split the earth in two if it is not stopped in time.

Plot

Dr. Stephen Sorenson plans to tap the geothermal energy of the Earth's interior by means of a thermonuclear device detonated deep within the earth. Despite dire warnings by fellow scientist Ted Rampion, Dr. Sorenson proceeds with the experiment after secretly learning that he is terminally ill. This experiment causes a crack to form and grow within the Earth's crust, which threatens to split the Earth in two if it is not stopped in time.

Written by

Jon Manchip White, Julian Zimet

Directed by

Andrew Marton

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Security Pictures, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
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3,219
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
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