This Island Earth(1955)
“2½ Years in the Making!”
Overview
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Director
Joseph M. Newman
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$800K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Rex Reason
as Dr. Cal Meacham
Faith Domergue
as Dr. Ruth Adams
Jeff Morrow
as Exeter
Lance Fuller
as Brack
Robert Nichols
as Joe Wilson
Russell Johnson
as Steve Carlson
Douglas Spencer
as The Monitor of Metaluna
Karl Ludwig Lindt
as Dr. Adolph Engelborg
Regis Parton
as Mutant (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
as Pilot (uncredited)
Coleman Francis
as Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
Robert B. Williams
as Webb (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$800K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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What is This Island Earth about?▼
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Who directed This Island Earth?▼
This Island Earth was directed by Joseph M. Newman and released in 1955. It is a science fiction, adventure, horror film.
How long is This Island Earth?▼
This Island Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in This Island Earth?▼
The cast of This Island Earth includes Rex Reason as Dr. Cal Meacham, Faith Domergue as Dr. Ruth Adams, Jeff Morrow as Exeter, Lance Fuller as Brack, Robert Nichols as Joe Wilson and more.
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