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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds (2005) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Name: H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds
Genre: Thriller
Released: 2005-06-13
Duration: 180 min

Release, runtime and language: 2005 · 180 mins · English; #13,002 649
Directed by: Timothy Hines
Starring: Jack Clay, Susan Goforth, Meredith Laine, Darlene Sellers, John Kaufman, Anthony Piana

This movie is a faithful adaptation of H. G. Well’s book, set in the 19th century.

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