David Randall (played by Richard Derr) is a protagonist in When Worlds Collide.
Professional pilot tasked with delivering crucial astronomical photographs. Initially rejects his guaranteed ark seat but agrees to serve as co-pilot after Drake fabricates a medical emergency. Successfully navigates the spacecraft through Zyra's atmosphere and leads the survivors to a safe landing on the new habitable world alongside Joyce. Dr. Cole Hendron (played by Larry Keating) appears in When Worlds Collide.
Lead scientist who confirms the catastrophic collision course between Earth and Zyra. He spearheads the desperate ark project, navigating political skepticism and corporate demands. He strategically reserves seats, enforces gender boarding protocols during the panic, and initiates a premature launch to maximize the survivors' chances of reaching Zyra. Dr. Emery Bronson (played by Hayden Rorke) appears in When Worlds Collide.
A South African astronomer who first discovers the incoming rogue star Bellus and its companion planet Zyra. He initiates the global warning by sending photographic evidence to Dr. Hendron, but is tragically killed by a collapsing crane during the initial planetary alignment disasters.
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Characters
David Randall
(played by Richard Derr) — protagonist
Professional pilot tasked with delivering crucial astronomical photographs. Initially rejects his guaranteed ark seat but agrees to serve as co-pilot after Drake fabricates a medical emergency. Succes...
Dr. Cole Hendron
(played by Larry Keating) — supporting
Lead scientist who confirms the catastrophic collision course between Earth and Zyra. He spearheads the desperate ark project, navigating political skepticism and corporate demands. He strategically r...
Dr. Emery Bronson
(played by Hayden Rorke) — supporting
A South African astronomer who first discovers the incoming rogue star Bellus and its companion planet Zyra. He initiates the global warning by sending photographic evidence to Dr. Hendron, but is tra...
Key Relationships
David Randall → Dr. Emery Bronson
(Narrative Messenger)
David Randall → Dr. Cole Hendron
(Professional Pilot)
Dr. Emery Bronson → Dr. Cole Hendron
(Professional Colleague)
Story Analysis
A desperate race to build an ark and escape Earth's impending destruction by a rogue star.
Plot Progression
The Cosmic Warning
Building the Ark
The Final Countdown
Escape and New Dawn
Directed by Rudolph Maté
When Worlds Collide (1951) · 6.4/10 · drama, science-fiction
