The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Barnhardt's Advice

Professor Barnhardt (Sam Jaffe) asks Klaatu (Michael Rennie) if he can make a demonstration of power to convince the world leaders to unite.

Directed by Robert Wise.

Released in 1951 by Fox.

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  • character-type: Alien
  • character-type: Professor
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • primary-genre: Classics
  • primary-genre: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
  • secondary-genre: Sci-Fi Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Alien Sci-Fi
  • secondary-genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • secondary-genre: Classics
  • secondary-genre: Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • mood: Brainy
  • mood: Understated
  • theme: Unity
  • theme: Power
  • actor: Sam Jaffe
  • actor: Michael Rennie
  • director: Robert Wise
  • producer: Julian Blaustein
  • cinematographer: Leo Tover
  • composer: Bernard Herrmann
  • editor: William Reynolds
  • costume-designer: Travilla
  • costume-designer: Clinton Sandeen
  • role-name: Klaatu
  • role-name: Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
  • screenwriter: Edmund H. North
  • screenwriter: Harry Bates
  • year: 1951
  • studio: Fox