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"One of the first films to portray aliens from space as advanced saviors rather than menacing
monsters, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL has become a classic "atomic movie" of the
50s. Klaatu (Michael Rennie) lands in Washington accompanied by a huge robot armed with an
awesome death ray as well as capabilities far beyond anything the earth has ever seen. His
mission is a peaceful one, but only a pretty young woman (Patricia Neal), her young son, and one
eminent scientist (Sam Jaffe) will hear the alien out. The rest of the human race reacts with
mistrust, fear and violence, leading Klaatu to demonstrate his unearthly powers in a
mind-boggling lesson for all mankind. A combination moral fable and sci-fi thriller, the visionary
film 'piques the curiosity with a uranium-tipped spear and holds the attention like the incantations
of a master-sorcerer.'"
(Back Cover)
