The Concrete Mixer

Episode aired Jan 31, 1992
TV-14
23m

IMDb RATING

5.1/10

111

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Ben Cross and John Gilbert in The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)

Drama Fantasy Horror Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller

An invasion force from Mars heads to Earth, prepared to overcome a strong military resistance. Instead, when they arrive they are greeted by glad-handing community representatives, a marchin... Read allAn invasion force from Mars heads to Earth, prepared to overcome a strong military resistance. Instead, when they arrive they are greeted by glad-handing community representatives, a marching band, and the key to the city. The aliens are soon introduced to the vulgar and consumer... Read allAn invasion force from Mars heads to Earth, prepared to overcome a strong military resistance. Instead, when they arrive they are greeted by glad-handing community representatives, a marching band, and the key to the city. The aliens are soon introduced to the vulgar and consumer-oriented "American way of life" which turns out to be a bigger threat than an armed resis... Read all

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IMDb RATING

5.1/10

111

YOUR RATING

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Ben Cross

Ettil Vyre

Howard Jerome

Van Plank

John Gilbert

Assignor

Jan Alexandra Smith

Tylla Vyre
(as Jan Smith)

Grant Reddick

Mayor

Ray Bradbury

Self - Introduction
(uncredited)

Derek D. Lewis

Ket Vyre
(uncredited)

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Crazy credits
Instead of the usual series theme, a quiet, poignant tune plays over the closing credits.

Soundtracks
Shall We Gather at the River?
(uncredited)
By Robert Lowry

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4/10

Disjointed Mess

Martians are set to invade earth. It is obvious from what one of them knows that there will be heavy casualties. He tries to avoid going but when his family is used against him, he acquiesces. Instead of a force awaiting them, they are greeted with marching bands and glad hands. They are given the key to the city and an opportunity to earn big bucks. They are immediately embraced and shortly nothing is left of their commitments. The earth people are sickening and boorish, loud and abrasive. They have no moral sense and it's all about filthy lucre. So, in reality, the Martians are defeated by a force that has nothing to do with their original conception. It's just that the episode is terrible.