20 Million Miles to Earth
“Space nightmares!”
Synopsis
When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save Colonel Robert Calder, the mission commander. A young boy also recovers what turns out to be a specimen of an alien creature. Growing at a fantastic rate, it manages to escape and eventually threatens the city of Rome.
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William Hopper
Colonel Robert Calder
Joan Taylor
Marisa Leonardo
Frank Puglia
Dr. Leonardo
John Zaremba
Dr. Judson
Thomas Browne Henry
Maj. Gen. A.D. McIntosh
Tito Vuolo
Commissario Unte
Jan Arvan
Signore Contino - Government Official
Arthur Space
Dr. Sharman
Bart Braverman
Pepe
Don Orlando
Fisherman Mondello (uncredited)
George Khoury
Fisherman Verrico (uncredited)
Darlene Fields
Reporter Reynolds (uncredited)
George Pelling
Reporter Maples (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime
Felix Roi, a French reporter (uncredited)
Sid Cassel
Farmer (uncredited)
Ray Harryhausen
Man Feeding Elephant (uncredited)
Noel Drayton
1st Reuters News Correspondent (uncredited)
Rollin Moriyama
Dr. Koruku - Japanese Scientist
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Creighton Williams, Christopher Knopf
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- 20 Million Miles to Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Morningside Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Robert Creighton Williams, Christopher Knopf, Charlotte Knight
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Carlo Ventimiglia, Irving Lippman
Edwin H. Bryant
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Nathan Juran
Director
Robert Creighton Williams
Screenplay
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
Christopher Knopf
Screenplay
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Carlo Ventimiglia
Director of Photography
Irving Lippman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is 20 Million Miles to Earth about?
When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save Colonel Robert Calder, the mission commander. A young boy also recovers what turns out to be a specimen of an alien creature. Growing at a fantastic rate, it manages to escape and eventually threatens the city of Rome.
Who directed 20 Million Miles to Earth?
20 Million Miles to Earth was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in 20 Million Miles to Earth?
The principal cast of 20 Million Miles to Earth includes William Hopper, Joan Taylor, Frank Puglia, John Zaremba, Thomas Browne Henry.
When was 20 Million Miles to Earth released and how long is it?
20 Million Miles to Earth was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for 20 Million Miles to Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 20 Million Miles to Earth was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 20 Million Miles to Earth?
20 Million Miles to Earth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).