The Night the World Exploded

The Night the World Exploded (1957) is a science fiction film directed by Fred F. Sears rated 5.1/10.

With his assistant, Laura Hutchinson, Dr. David Conway develops a device to advance the fledgling science of earthquake prediction. After forecasting a large trembleor that will rock California within twenty-four hours, Conway cannot persuade the Governor to act. When the prediction proves true and further tests indicate that there are more quakes to come, Conway and Laura seek to perfect their device. Subsequent tests deep within Carlsbad Caverns discover an unknown element—E-112—that is responsible for the earthquakes and threatens to destroy the globe if it ever reaches the surface. The team determines that with only four weeks until Armageddon, the race is on to neutralize the killer element before it takes a devastating toll.

Cast

William Leslie

Dr. David Conway

Kathryn Grant

Laura 'Hutch' Hutchinson

Tristram Coffin

Dr. Ellis Morton

Raymond Greenleaf

Gov. Chaney

Paul Savage

Ranger Kirk

Fred Coby

Ranger Brown

Frank J. Scannell

Sheriff Quinn

Charles Evans

Gen. Bortes

Marshall Reed

General's Aide

Terry Frost

Chief Rescue Worker

David Armstrong

Military Policeman (uncredited)