Earth vs. the Flying Saucers 1956
6.3 / 10
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
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... Dr. Russell A. Marvin
... Carol Marvin
... Maj. Huglin, Liason Officer
... Brig. Gen. John Hanley
... Vice Adm. Enright
... Gen. Edmunds
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by John Chard
Restrained but still an effective piece of sci-fi pie. Reports of flying saucers start coming in thick and fast until sure enough alien invaders begin to attack the Earth. Focal point of their attack is the U.S. Space Programe, can hero in waiting Russel Marvin conjure up a defence weapon to save the day? Obviously a template for many an alien invader film since its release, Earth Vs The Flying Saucers never quite reaches the heights that perhaps it should have. Bogged down by maudlin scripting and restricted by its budget, it often hints at what a great picture it could have been. The lead cast are poor and this hurts the film even more, Hugh Marlowe as Russell Marvin bores us with the scientific speak when really he should be fascinating us, whilst scream queen duties fall to poor Joan Greenwood who forgets that she is actually supposed to emit some sort of terror when the alien hordes attack! However, on the plus side the aliens themselves are certainly creepy enough to grab your notice, Ray Harryhausen's flying saucers animation is of course top dollar for its time, whilst the final battle across Washington DC is classic gold, an all buzzing assault with splurges of death rays at every turn. An important film in the pantheon of the genre for sure, but it's just a tad too restrained for its own good. 6/10
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Release Date:
Jul 04, 1956 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 23`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Restrained but still an effective piece of sci-fi pie. Reports of flying saucers start coming in thick and fast until sure enough alien invaders begin to attack the Earth. Focal point of their attack is the U.S. Space Programe, can hero in waiting Russel Marvin conjure up a defence weapon to save the day? Obviously a template for many an alien invader film since its release, Earth Vs The Flying Saucers never quite reaches the heights that perhaps it should have. Bogged down by maudlin scripting and restricted by its budget, it often hints at what a great picture it could have been. The lead cast are poor and this hurts the film even more, Hugh Marlowe as Russell Marvin bores us with the scientific speak when really he should be fascinating us, whilst scream queen duties fall to poor Joan Greenwood who forgets that she is actually supposed to emit some sort of terror when the alien hordes attack! However, on the plus side the aliens themselves are certainly creepy enough to grab your notice, Ray Harryhausen's flying saucers animation is of course top dollar for its time, whilst the final battle across Washington DC is classic gold, an all buzzing assault with splurges of death rays at every turn. An important film in the pantheon of the genre for sure, but it's just a tad too restrained for its own good. 6/10
Cast & Crew of
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Assistant Director
Cast
... Dr. Russell A. Marvin
... Carol Marvin
... Maj. Huglin, Liason Officer
... Brig. Gen. John Hanley
... Vice Adm. Enright
... Gen. Edmunds
... Prof. Kanter
... Alien (voice)
... Alfred Cassidy
SM
Sydney Mason... Frank the garage man
... Motorcycle cop
BS
Bert Stevens... Air Intelligence Command Officer
... Military Officer at Experiment
... Officer/Civilian at Military Conference
AW
Alan Wells... Major Kimberly
... Military Officer at Experiment (uncredited)
JC
Jimmy Cross... Military Messenger (uncredited)
JD
Jack Deery... Military Officer (uncredited)
... Dr. Alberts (uncredited)
... Military Official (uncredited)
Produced By
... Producer
... Unit Manager
... Production Coordinator
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