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This Island Earth

This Island Earth

2½ Years in the Making!

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: This Island Earth
  • Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror
  • Release Date: 1955-06-01
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (224 votes)
  • Budget: $800,000
  • Revenue: $1,700,000
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9209
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Rex Reason

Rex Reason

as Dr. Cal Meacham

Faith Domergue

Faith Domergue

as Dr. Ruth Adams

Jeff Morrow

Jeff Morrow

as Exeter

Lance Fuller

Lance Fuller

as Brack

Robert Nichols

Robert Nichols

as Joe Wilson

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

as Steve Carlson

Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

as The Monitor of Metaluna

Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

as Spacecraft Pilot

Regis Parton

Regis Parton

as Mutant

Karl Ludwig Lindt

Karl Ludwig Lindt

as Dr. Adolph Engelborg

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

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Joe Dante on THIS ISLAND EARTH

External Links

Keywords

spacecraftflying saucerextraterrestrial technologymutantnobel prizespace travelgeorgiaresettlementaliennuclear scientistspacescientistdeath rayinterplanetary war

Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Island Earth?

This Island Earth is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror movie directed by . It was released on 1955-06-01.

Who are the main actors in This Island Earth?

The main cast includes Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Lance Fuller, Robert Nichols, .

Where can I watch This Island Earth online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if This Island Earth is available.

Is This Island Earth based on a true story?

2½ Years in the Making!

What is the IMDb rating of This Island Earth?

This Island Earth has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 224 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of This Island Earth?

The movie had a production budget of $800,000 and earned $1,700,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for This Island Earth?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was This Island Earth filmed?

This Island Earth was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is This Island Earth?

The total runtime of This Island Earth is 85 minutes.

Is This Island Earth suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to This Island Earth?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to This Island Earth.

Does This Island Earth have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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