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It Came from Outer Space (1953)

"Fantastic sights leap out at you!"

6.319531h 20mEN
Science FictionHorror

Directed by Jack Arnold

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

EN

Release

June 5, 1953

Director

Jack Arnold

Official Trailer

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Overview

Author and amateur astronomer John Putnam and schoolteacher Ellen Fields witness an enormous meteorite come down near a small town in Arizona. Putnam becomes a local object of scorn when, after examining the object up close, he announces that it is a spacecraft, and that it is inhabited...

Cast

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

John Putnam

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

Ellen Fields

Charles Drake

Charles Drake

Sheriff Matt Warren

Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

Frank Daylon

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

George

Kathleen Hughes

Kathleen Hughes

Jane Dean

Dave Willock

Dave Willock

Pete Davis (uncredited)

Alan Dexter

Alan Dexter

Dave Loring (uncredited)

George Eldredge

George Eldredge

Dr. Snell (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Sam, a hobo (uncredited)

George Selk

George Selk

Tom, a hobo (uncredited)

Bradford Jackson

Bradford Jackson

Bob, Snell's assistant (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into It Came from Outer Space (1953), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Author and amateur astronomer John Putnam and schoolteacher Ellen Fields witness an enormous meteorite come down near a small town in Arizona. Putnam becomes a local object of scorn when, after examining the object up close, he announces that it is a spacecraft, and that it is inhabited...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of It Came from Outer Space. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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