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Invaders from Mars

  • 1953
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  • 1h 18m
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6.3/10
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Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, and Jimmy Hunt in Invaders from Mars (1953)
A young boy learns that space aliens are taking over the minds of earthlings.
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Alien InvasionHorrorSci-Fi

A young boy learns that space aliens are taking over the minds of earthlings.A young boy learns that space aliens are taking over the minds of earthlings.A young boy learns that space aliens are taking over the minds of earthlings.

  • Director
    • William Cameron Menzies
  • Writers
    • Richard Blake
    • John Tucker Battle
  • Stars
    • Helena Carter
    • Arthur Franz
    • Jimmy Hunt
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    9.5K
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    • Director
      • William Cameron Menzies
    • Writers
      • Richard Blake
      • John Tucker Battle
    • Stars
      • Helena Carter
      • Arthur Franz
      • Jimmy Hunt
    • 162User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Helena Carter
    Helena Carter
    • Dr. Pat Blake
    Arthur Franz
    Arthur Franz
    • Dr. Stuart Kelston…
    Jimmy Hunt
    Jimmy Hunt
    • David MacLean
    Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson
    • Mr. George MacLean
    Hillary Brooke
    Hillary Brooke
    • Mrs. Mary MacLean
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Col. Fielding
    Max Wagner
    Max Wagner
    • Sgt. Rinaldi
    William Phipps
    William Phipps
    • Sgt. Baker
    • (as Bill Phipps)
    Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone
    • Capt. Roth
    Janine Perreau
    Janine Perreau
    • Kathy Wilson
    Fay Baker
    Fay Baker
    • Mrs. Wilson
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley
    • Kelston's Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Brainard - Wilson's Aide
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Cane
    Charles Cane
    • Old Cop Blaine Who Vanishes
    • (uncredited)
    Tommy Cottonaro
    • Mutant
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • MP
    • (uncredited)
    Pete Dunn
    Pete Dunn
    • Mutant
    • (uncredited)
    John Eldredge
    John Eldredge
    • Mr. Turner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Cameron Menzies
    • Writers
      • Richard Blake
      • John Tucker Battle
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      In one scene, Dr. Kelston refers to the "Lubbock Lights" and to a "Captain Mantell." These were-real life U.F.O. events that created a nationwide sensation in their day. The photographs shown by Dr. Kelston are actual photographs of the Lubbock Lights that appeared in newspapers and magazines.
    • Goofs
      The same shot of a soldier manning a searchlight on a tower beside the side of a building is used in both the scene at the rocket base of the attempt to blow up the rocket, and (three times) in scenes in the field where the Martians landed: this latter use is particularly ridiculous because there is no such building as is seen behind the light tower in that location.
    • Quotes

      Mary MacLean: [waking up] What is it?

      George MacLean: Well, ah, David says something landed in the field out back. It doesn't make sense, but he seems so convinced.

      Mary MacLean: What do you mean "land"?

      George MacLean: Well, he says he saw a bright light or something. He's not the type of boy that given to imagining things. After all the work at the plant is secret. And we have orders to report anything unusual. And there have been rumors.

      Mary MacLean: Rumors?

      George MacLean: Oh, Dear, you know I can't talk about it.

    • Alternate versions
      The material added to the planetarium sequence for the British version includes a serious discussion of several American UFO incidents such as the Mantell case. Several UFO models, based on American UFO sightings, are also displayed and discussed.
    • Connections
      Edited into Batman: The Joker's Flying Saucer (1968)

    User reviews162

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    An excellent cult sci-fi movie.

    Invaders From Mars is one of the best science fiction movies of the 1950's. I have seen this several times and never tire of it.

    A haunting atmosphere throughout and a good musical score keep it going. It is shot in glorious colour and the special effects are pretty good despite the low budget.

    The acting in this is excellent, especially from young Jimmy Hunt and 50's regulars Arthur Franz and Morris Ankrum are reunited in this as they starred alongside each other in Flight to Mars (1951). Extensive stock military footage doesn't spoil this at all.

    I enjoyed this movie very much and it has gained a cult following.

    Rating: 4 and a half stars out of 5.
    • chris_gaskin123
    • Jan 30, 2002
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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Invasores de Marte
    • Filming locations
      • Palomar Observatory, 35899 Canfield Rd, Palomar Mountain, California, USA(location)
    • Production company
      • Edward L. Alperson Productions
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    • Budget
      • $290,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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