The Space Children
Synopsis
A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.
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1958 The Space Children Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-09
Top Cast
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Michel Ray
Bud Brewster
Adam Williams
Dave Brewster
Peggy Webber
Ann Brewster
John Washbrook
Tim
Jackie Coogan
Hank Johnson
Richard Shannon
Col. Manley
Raymond Bailey
Dr. Wahrman
Sandy Descher
Eadie Johnson
Larry Pennell
Maj. Thomas
Peter Baldwin
Mr. James
Ty Hungerford
Sentry
Russell Johnson
Joe Gamble
David Bair
Saul Wahrman
Johnny Crawford
Ken Brewster
John Benson
Sentry
Helen Jay
Mother
Burt Metcalfe
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard C. Schoenfeld
- Original Score
- Van Cleave
- Original Title
- The Space Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Tom Filer
Van Cleave
Ernest Laszlo
Terry O. Morse
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Arnold
Director
Bernard C. Schoenfeld
Screenplay
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
William Alland
Producer
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
Terry O. Morse
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Space Children
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What is The Space Children about?
A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.
Who directed The Space Children?
The Space Children was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in The Space Children?
The principal cast of The Space Children includes Michel Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber, John Washbrook, Jackie Coogan.
When was The Space Children released and how long is it?
The Space Children was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Space Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Space Children was composed by Van Cleave.