

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
1956-06-13 · 83 min · ★ 6.1
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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- Directors
- Fred F. Sears
- Production companies
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Hugh MarloweDr. Russell A. Marvin
Joan TaylorCarol Marvin
Donald CurtisMaj. Huglin
Morris AnkrumBrig. Gen. John Hanley
Thomas Browne HenryVice Adm. Enright
John ZarembaProf. Kanter
Paul FreesAlien (voice)
Frank WilcoxAlfred Cassidy
Larry J. BlakeMotorcycle cop
Forbes MurrayMilitary Officer at Experiment
Arthur ToveyOfficer/Civilian at Military Conference
Charles EvansDr. Alberts (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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