The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb3.5/10
59 audience votes
Key crew
- W. Lee WilderDirector
- William RaynorScreenplay
- Manuel CompinskyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peter GravesDouglas Martin
- Barbara BestarEllen Martin
- James SeayCol Banks
- Frank GerstleDr. Curt Kruger
- Shepard MenkenMaj. Clift
- Steve PendletonFBI Agent Briggs
- John FrederickDenab / The Tala
- Jack DalyPowerhouse Control Room Worker
- Burt WenlandSgt. Bandaro
- Ruth BennettMiss Vincent
- Ron KennedyM.P. Sgt Powers
- Lester DorrGas Station Attendant
Stills
Themes
alien abduction