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It Conquered the World
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It Conquered the World

1956-07-14 · 71 min · ★ 4.8

Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror

An alien from Venus tries to take over the world with the help of a disillusioned human scientist, as his wife, his best friend and the friend's wife try to intervene.

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Directors
Roger Corman
Production companies
Sunset Productions, American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefDr. Tom Anderson
Beverly GarlandBeverly GarlandClaire Anderson
Peter GravesPeter GravesDr. Paul Nelson
Sally FraserSally FraserJoan Nelson
Russ BenderRuss BenderGeneral James Pattick
Jonathan HazeJonathan HazePvt. Miguel Ortiz
Dick MillerDick MillerSgt. Neil
Paul HarborFloyd Mason
Charles B. GriffithCharles B. GriffithDr. Pete Shelton
Karen KadlerKaren KadlerEllen Peters
Taggart CaseyTaggart CaseySheriff N.J. Shallert
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonGeorge Haskell
Marshall BradfordMarshall BradfordU.S. Secretary Platt
David McMahonDavid McMahonGen. Carpenter
Paul BlaisdellPaul BlaisdellThe Monster (uncredited)

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