Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
“The terrifying truth about flying saucers!”
Synopsis
Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers ≣ 1956 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-02
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Hugh Marlowe
Dr. Russell A. Marvin
Joan Taylor
Carol Marvin
Donald Curtis
Maj. Huglin
Morris Ankrum
Brig. Gen. John Hanley
Thomas Browne Henry
Vice Adm. Enright
Grandon Rhodes
Gen. Edmunds
John Zaremba
Prof. Kanter
Paul Frees
Alien (voice)
Frank Wilcox
Alfred Cassidy
Sydney Mason
Frank the garage man
Larry J. Blake
Motorcycle cop
Bert Stevens
Air Intelligence Command Officer
Forbes Murray
Military Officer at Experiment
Arthur Tovey
Officer/Civilian at Military Conference
Alan Wells
Major Kimberly
Nicky Blair
Military Officer at Experiment (uncredited)
Jimmy Cross
Military Messenger (uncredited)
Jack Deery
Military Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- George Worthing Yates, Bernard Gordon
- Original Title
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
George Worthing Yates, Bernard Gordon, Donald E. Keyhoe, Curt Siodmak
Fred Jackman Jr.
Danny B. Landres
Charles H. Schneer, Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
George Worthing Yates
Screenplay
Bernard Gordon
Screenplay
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Danny B. Landres
Editor
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers about?
Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
Who directed Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?
The principal cast of Earth vs. the Flying Saucers includes Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum, Thomas Browne Henry.
When was Earth vs. the Flying Saucers released and how long is it?
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers based on a book or true story?
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald E. Keyhoe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).