The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 black-and-white science fiction film directed by Robert Wise. It was based on the 1940 short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates. The film stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal and Hugh Marlowe. A humanoid alien visitor comes to Earth, accompanied by a powerful robot, to deliver an important message to humanity.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 black-and-white science fiction film directed by Robert Wise. It was based on the 1940 short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates. The film stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal and Hugh Marlowe. A humanoid alien visitor comes to Earth, accompanied by a powerful robot, to deliver an important message to humanity.

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