Visit to a Small Planet
"The space race is on and Jerry's leading it... In reverse!"
Originally released in 1960. Visit to a Small Planet is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Norman Taurog. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerry Lewis, Joan Blackman, and Earl Holliman
Synopsis
The weirdest alien of the galaxy pays a visit to Earth... Jerry Lewis is Kreton, a childish alien who, against his teacher's will leaves his planet to visit the Earth, and lands in the backyard of a famous television journalist who doesn't believe in UFOs and aliens. Wanting to study humans but not able to fully understand them, Kreton makes a mess out of it, generating a lot of comic situations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Kreton
Joan Blackman
as Ellen Spelding
Earl Holliman
as Conrad
Fred Clark
as Major Roger Putnam Spelding
John Williams
as Delton
Jerome Cowan
as George Abercrombie
Gale Gordon
as Bob Mayberry
Lee Patrick
as Rheba Spelding
Milton Frome
as Police Commissioner
Ellen Corby
as Mrs. Mabel Mayberry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Hal Wallis Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visit to a Small Planet about?
The weirdest alien of the galaxy pays a visit to Earth... Jerry Lewis is Kreton, a childish alien who, against his teacher's will leaves his planet to visit the Earth, and lands in the backyard of...
Who directed Visit to a Small Planet?
Visit to a Small Planet was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Visit to a Small Planet?
Visit to a Small Planet has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Visit to a Small Planet released?
Visit to a Small Planet was released on February 4, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Visit to a Small Planet?
The main cast of Visit to a Small Planet includes Jerry Lewis, Joan Blackman, Earl Holliman, Fred Clark, John Williams.