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The Sixth Column

1970-03-10 · 74 min · ★ 6.3

Science Fiction · TV Movie

Two different alien races are at war. Representatives of each race have landed on Earth to battle it out here, but they've taken human form and they can only spot other aliens through the use of special glasses.

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Directors
George McCowan
Production companies
Thomas/Spelling Productions, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesKyle
Angie DickinsonAngie DickinsonSandy
Harry BaschHarry BaschBal
Daniel J. TravantiDaniel J. TravantiTed
Allen JaffeAllen JaffeHort
Bill McLeanReed
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerWill
Pepper Martin
Bob NashLimo Driver
Art Lewis
Judy JordanJudy JordanJudy

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