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Killers from Space

Killers from Space

The last word in science-fiction thrills!

1954 1h 11mHorrorScience Fiction

Atomic scientist/pilot Doug Martin is missing after his plane crashes on an reconnaissance mission after a nuclear test. Miraculously appearing unhurt at the base later, he is given sodium amethol, but authorities are skeptical of his story that he was captured by aliens determined to conquer the Earth with giant monsters and insects. Martin vows to use existing technology to destroy them.

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Atomic scientist/pilot Doug Martin is missing after his plane crashes on an reconnaissance mission after a nuclear test. Miraculously appearing unhurt at the base later, he is given sodium amethol, but authorities are skeptical of his story that he was captured by aliens determined to conquer the Earth with giant monsters and insects. Martin vows to use existing technology to destroy them.

The vibe

alien abduction

Behind it

W. Lee WilderW. Lee WilderDirectorMyles WilderStoryWilliam RaynorScreenplayManuel CompinskyComposerWilliam H. ClothierCinematography

Cast

Peter GravesPeter GravesDouglas Martin
Barbara BestarBarbara BestarEllen Martin
James SeayJames SeayCol Banks
Frank GerstleFrank GerstleDr. Curt Kruger
Shepard MenkenMaj. Clift
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonFBI Agent Briggs
John FrederickJohn FrederickDenab / The Tala
Jack DalyPowerhouse Control Room Worker
Burt WenlandSgt. Bandaro
Ruth BennettMiss Vincent
Ron KennedyM.P. Sgt Powers
Lester DorrLester DorrGas Station Attendant
Roy EngelPolice Dispatcher (bit)
Ben WeldenBen WeldenTar Baby 2 Pilot (bit)

Director

W. Lee Wilder

Writers

Myles Wilder, William Raynor

Release date

23 Jan 1954

Runtime

1h 11m

Studio

Planet Filmplays

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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