The Thing from Another World(1951)
“Natural or Supernatural?”
Overview
Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.
Director
Christian Nyby
Studio
Winchester Pictures Corporation
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Kenneth Tobey
as Captain Patrick Hendry
Margaret Sheridan
as Nikki
Robert Cornthwaite
as Dr. Arthur Carrington
Douglas Spencer
as Ned 'Scotty' Scott
James Young
as Lt. Eddie Dykes
Dewey Martin
as Crew Chief Bob
Robert Nichols
as Lt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
William Self
as Corporal Barnes
Nicholas Byron
as Tex Richards
Eduard Franz
as Dr. Stern
George Fenneman
as Dr. Redding
Paul Frees
as Prof. Voorhees
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Winchester Pictures Corporation • RKO Radio Pictures
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Where can I watch The Thing from Another World?▼
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What is The Thing from Another World about?▼
Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.
Who directed The Thing from Another World?▼
The Thing from Another World was directed by Christian Nyby and released in 1951. It is a drama, horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Thing from Another World?▼
The Thing from Another World has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in The Thing from Another World?▼
The cast of The Thing from Another World includes Kenneth Tobey as Captain Patrick Hendry, Margaret Sheridan as Nikki, Robert Cornthwaite as Dr. Arthur Carrington, Douglas Spencer as Ned 'Scotty' Scott, James Young as Lt. Eddie Dykes and more.
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