
Mission to Mars(2000)
When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors.


“They are here.”
Three young astronomers fight to survive a deadly Martian invasion.

Sam Gittins
Herbert

Leo Staar
Ben (The Artillery Man)

Vincent Regan
Curate

Alhaji Fofana
Ogilvy

Lara Lemon
Hannah

Kathi deCouto
Dr. Stint

Frances Mather
Ellie

Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka
Sergeant

Darren Tassell
Lieutenant

Rosie Steel
News Reporter
War of the Worlds: The Attack is a science fiction, mystery, thriller film released in 2023 exploring themes of planet mars, space war, evil alien, planet invasion, alien conspiracy. Directed by Junaid Syed, it stars Sam Gittins, Leo Staar, Vincent Regan. Three young astronomers fight to survive a deadly Martian invasion.
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