This Island Earth

1955
Approved
1h 26m

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

11K

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Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, and Rex Reason in This Island Earth (1955)

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Alien Invasion Space Sci-Fi Horror Mystery Sci-Fi

Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war.Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war.Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war.

Directors
- Joseph M. Newman
- Jack Arnold
Writers
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

11K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Joseph M. Newman
- Jack Arnold
Writers
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Jeff Morrow

Exeter

Faith Domergue

Dr. Ruth Adams

Rex Reason

Dr. Cal Meacham

Lance Fuller

Brack

Russell Johnson

Dr. Steve Carlson

Douglas Spencer

The Monitor

Robert Nichols

Joe Wilson

Karl Ludwig Lindt

Dr. Adolph Engelborg
(as Karl L. Lindt)

Charlotte Alpert

Metaluna Woman at Decompression Console
(uncredited)

Jack Byron

Photographer
(uncredited)

Spencer Chan

Dr. Hu Ling Tang
(uncredited)

Richard Deacon

Pilot
(uncredited)

Coleman Francis

Express Deliveryman
(uncredited)

Marc Hamilton

Metaluna Inhabitant
(uncredited)

Edward Hearn

Reporter
(uncredited)

Edward Ingram

Photographer
(uncredited)

Orangey

Neutron--Cat
(uncredited)

Regis Parton

Mutant
(uncredited)

Directors
- Joseph M. Newman
- Jack Arnold
Writers
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Trivia
In a magazine article, the special effects department admitted that the "mutant" costume originally had legs that matched the upper body. They had so much trouble making the legs look and work properly they were forced by studio deadline to have the mutant wear a pair of trousers. Movie posters show the mutant as it was supposed to appear.

Goofs
When Faith Domergue and Rex Reason first enter their new lab and see the orange cat, Faith tells Rex the cat is named "Neutron" because "he's so positive". Any scientist, especially a nuclear fission expert, should know that the proton that is positive; a neutron has no charge.

Quotes
Dr. Cal Meacham: I feel like a new toothbrush.
[after being enclosed in a clear tube]

Alternate versions
When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1987 when the film was granted a 'PG' certificate for home video.

Connections
Edited into War of the Planets (1958)

Soundtracks
Eine kleine Nachtmusik: 2nd Movement
(uncredited)
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This 1955 science fiction flick in a nutshell? One word comes to mind: masterpiece. Masterpiece. When it comes to science fiction, the director of this edge-of-your-seat rollercoaster, Joe Newman is a master.

With the brilliant performances of Jeff Morrow, Rex Reason, and leading lady Faith Domergue, this is a natural epic tale of the unparalleled interaction of aliens and humans.

You don't like science fiction, you say? I didn't either before watching it. But I couldn't press the fast forward button on my VCR remote as I watched "This Island Earth."

10 stars. Do yourself a favor and see this wonderful film.