Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars (1953)

PG
30/09/1954 (GB)
Science Fiction, Horror
1h 18m

NATURAL or SUPERNATURAL?

Overview

In the early hours of the night, young David Maclean sees a flying saucer land and disappear into the sand dunes just beyond his house. Slowly, all of the adults, including his once loving parents, begin to act strangely.

  • William Cameron MenziesDirector
  • Richard BlakeScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $290,000

Keywords

  • mind control
  • spacecraft
  • flying saucer
  • invasion
  • alien life-form
  • alien
  • ufo
  • martian
  • alien invasion
  • child's point of view
  • alien possession
  • sand dune
  • ray gun
  • body snatchers
  • underground cavern
  • sand pit

Top Billed Cast

Jimmy Hunt

Jimmy Hunt

David Maclean

Arthur Franz

Arthur Franz

Dr. Stuart Kelston

Helena Carter

Helena Carter

Dr. Pat Blake, MD

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Mr. George MacLean

Hillary Brooke

Hillary Brooke

Mrs. Mary MacLean

Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Col. Fielding

Walter Sande

Walter Sande

Police Sgt. Mack Finlay

Bert Freed

Bert Freed

Police Chief A.C. Barrows

Max Wagner

Army Sgt. Rinaldi

Charles Gibb

Lt. Blair

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