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This Island Earth

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This Island Earth
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NR,1hr 26min
Genre:
Sci-Fi
Release:
1955
Directors:
Jack Arnold, Joseph Newman
Distributor:
Universal Studios
Starring:
Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason  ...more
Synopsis: For reasons that defy logic, the excellent This Island Earth was held up for ridicule as an allegedly bad movie in the film version of TV's Mystery Science Theater. If not the best science-fiction film of the 1950s, Earth is certainly one of the most intelligent and elaborate. The story begins when the image of Exeter (Jeff Morrow), a huge-domed scientific genius from the planet Metaluna, appears on an experimental 3D television screen. Exeter invites several noted scientists from around the world ... Full Synopsis
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Steven E. McDonald, AMG Review
Just keep in mind that while you're doing whatever you're doing, big-headed creatures from space are watching you and making plans. Well, at least they are in this better-than-average science fiction movie. The big-headed creatures are Metalunans, one of whom has set out to seek help from Earth. Metaluna is under attack, and help is needed from Earth -- help that Exeter, in human disguise or otherwise, ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Jeff Morrow
Exeter
Faith Domergue
Dr. Ruth Adams
Rex Reason
Cal Meacham
Lance Fuller
Brack
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