Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
The terrifying truth about flying saucers!
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7/4/1956Runtime
83 minsGenres
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Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
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A pulpy 1950s invader-from-space spectacle where Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion creatures assault American landmarks with ray guns and ill intent. It's earnest, energetic Cold War paranoia filtered through Saturday-matinee excitement, thrilling miniature destruction and genuine tension punctuated by the clunky charm of mid-century special effects.
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Hugh Marlowe
Dr. Russell A. Marvin
Joan Taylor
Carol Marvin
Donald Curtis
Maj. Huglin
Morris Ankrum
Brig. Gen. John Hanley
Thomas Browne Henry
Vice Adm. Enright
Grandon Rhodes
Gen. Edmunds
John Zaremba
Prof. Kanter
Paul Frees
Alien (voice)
Frank Wilcox
Alfred Cassidy
Sydney Mason
Frank the garage man
Larry J. Blake
Motorcycle cop
Bert Stevens
Air Intelligence Command Officer
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