Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Name: Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1956-06-13
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum, Thomas Browne Henry

1956·Movie·NR·83 min·★ 6.1(184)

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“The terrifying truth about flying saucers!”

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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About Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is a 1956 English-language action and science fiction film directed by Fred F. Sears. The cast is led by Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Bloodstream, Tubi TV.

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was produced by Clover Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 13, 1956, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Fred F. Sears
Writers: George Worthing Yates, Bernard Gordon
Release date: June 13, 1956
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures

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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers cast & crew

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was directed by Fred F. Sears and written by George Worthing Yates and Bernard Gordon.

The cast features Hugh Marlowe as Dr. Russell A. Marvin, Joan Taylor as Carol Marvin, Donald Curtis as Maj. Huglin, Morris Ankrum as Brig. Gen. John Hanley, Thomas Browne Henry as Vice Adm. Enright, and Grandon Rhodes as Gen. Edmunds.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Fred Jackman Jr. and it was produced by Sam Katzman and Charles H. Schneer.

Is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers worth watching?

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 184 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action and science fiction, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is worth a place on your watchlist.

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