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Frankie's Aliens

March 27, 1957 1h 25m

Originally released in 1957. Frankie's Aliens is a science fiction/comedy film. directed by Ichirō Sugai. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Frankie Sakai, Ichirō Sugai, and Tomoko Kō

Synopsis

Dr. Kinoshita, whose rocket experiments had been a series of failures, discovers a strange flying saucer zooming through the night sky at super speed. He contacts the newspaper about it, but the editor dismisses him, saying he's gone mad and doesn't take him seriously at all. This is the imaginative sci-fi comedy "Frankie 14," featuring a groundbreaking and innovative story with flying saucers of unparalleled rarity and the appearance of artificial satellite people produced from single cells.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 27, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frankie's Aliens about?

Dr. Kinoshita, whose rocket experiments had been a series of failures, discovers a strange flying saucer zooming through the night sky at super speed. He contacts the newspaper about it, but the ed...

Who directed Frankie's Aliens?

Frankie's Aliens was directed by Ichirō Sugai.

How long is Frankie's Aliens?

Frankie's Aliens has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Frankie's Aliens released?

Frankie's Aliens was released on March 27, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Frankie's Aliens?

The main cast of Frankie's Aliens includes Frankie Sakai, Ichirō Sugai, Tomoko Kō, Tōru Abe, Masao Shimizu.