This Island Earth
"2½ Years in the Making!"
Originally released in 1955. This Island Earth is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Joseph M. Newman. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, and Jeff Morrow
Synopsis
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (228 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.7M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Rex Reason
as Dr. Cal Meacham
Faith Domergue
as Dr. Ruth Adams
Jeff Morrow
as Exeter
Lance Fuller
as Brack
Robert Nichols
as Joe Wilson
Russell Johnson
as Steve Carlson
Douglas Spencer
as The Monitor of Metaluna
Richard Deacon
as Spacecraft Pilot
Regis Parton
as Mutant
Karl Ludwig Lindt
as Dr. Adolph Engelborg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $1,700,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Island Earth about?
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Who directed This Island Earth?
This Island Earth was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
How long is This Island Earth?
This Island Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was This Island Earth released?
This Island Earth was released on June 10, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Island Earth?
The main cast of This Island Earth includes Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Lance Fuller, Robert Nichols.
Is This Island Earth worth watching?
This Island Earth has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 228 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.