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The Man from Planet X

The Man from Planet X

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The Man from Planet X

"The WEIRDEST Visitor the Earth has ever seen!"

1951

1h 10m

5.8(85 votes)

Science Fiction

Thriller

Horror

Overview

While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

John Lawrence

Margaret Field

Margaret Field

Enid Elliot

Raymond Bond

Raymond Bond

Prof. Elliot

William Schallert

William Schallert

Dr. Mears

Roy Engel

Tommy the Constable

David Ormont

Inspector Porter

Gilbert Fallman

Dr. Robert Blane

Pat Goldin

The Man from Planet X

Tom Daly

Donal, a searcher

June Jeffery

Wife of Missing Man

Creative team

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Written by: Aubrey Wisberg
Jack Pollexfen
Produced by: Jack Pollexfen
Aubrey Wisberg

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