The Man from Planet X

Name: The Man from Planet X
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1951-04-27
Duration: 1 h 10 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, Raymond Bond, William Schallert, Roy Engel

1951·Movie·PG·70 min·★ 5.9(83)

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“The WEIRDEST Visitor the Earth has ever seen!”

While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.

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About The Man from Planet X

The Man from Planet X is a 1951 English-language science fiction, thriller and horror film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. The cast is led by Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, Raymond Bond. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

The Man from Planet X was produced by Mid Century Film Productions Ltd. and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 1951, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Writers: Jack Pollexfen, Aubrey Wisberg
Release date: April 27, 1951
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Production: Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.

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The Man from Planet X cast & crew

The Man from Planet X was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and written by Jack Pollexfen and Aubrey Wisberg.

The cast features Robert Clarke as John Lawrence, Margaret Field as Enid Elliot, Raymond Bond as Prof. Elliot, William Schallert as Dr. Mears, Roy Engel as Tommy the Constable, and David Ormont as Inspector Porter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Koff, cinematography is by John L. Russell, and it was produced by Aubrey Wisberg and Jack Pollexfen.

Is The Man from Planet X worth watching?

The Man from Planet X holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 83 ratings, a more divisive science fiction films.

At 1h 10m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and horror, The Man from Planet X is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Man from Planet X

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