CRACK IN THE WORLD came before the disaster cycle, and has been said to fit more comfortably within the 50's science-gone-awry genre. An attempt to release geothermal energy by use of a subterranean atomic missile results in a cataclysmic redirection of energy that causes an ever-growing split in the planet's crust. It threatens to encircle the globe if not stopped. Dana Andrews stars, and I've been a fan of his since way back. Janette Scott and Kieron Moore co-star, having recently been paired in THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS as well. Although an American picture, it often feels like a British film, useful in helping to ground it's fantastic story. Some amazing miniature effects on display. The film is part soap opera, but it's pretty gripping.
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