Invaders from Mars
“NATURAL or SUPERNATURAL?”
Synopsis
A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-22
Top Cast
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Jimmy Hunt
David Maclean
Arthur Franz
Dr. Stuart Kelston
Helena Carter
Dr. Pat Blake, MD
Leif Erickson
Mr. George MacLean
Hillary Brooke
Mrs. Mary MacLean
Morris Ankrum
Col. Fielding
Walter Sande
Police Sgt. Mack Finlay
Bert Freed
Police Chief A.C. Barrows
Max Wagner
Army Sgt. Rinaldi
Charles Gibb
Lt. Blair
Milburn Stone
Army Capt. Roth
Douglas Kennedy
Officer Jackson
Charles Cane
Officer Blaine
Fay Baker
Mrs. Wilson
Janine Perreau
Kathy Wilson
John Eldredge
Mr. Turner
Barbara Billingsley
Kelston's Secretary
Richard Deacon
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$290K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Blake
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Invaders from Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $290K
- Production Studios
- Edward L. Alperson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cameron Menzies
Richard Blake, John Tucker Battle
Raoul Kraushaar
John F. Seitz
Arthur Roberts
Edward L. Alperson
Department Leadership Roster
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Edward L. Alperson
Producer
Richard Blake
Screenplay
William Cameron Menzies
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invaders from Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Invaders from Mars about?
A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.
Who directed Invaders from Mars?
Invaders from Mars was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in Invaders from Mars?
The principal cast of Invaders from Mars includes Jimmy Hunt, Arthur Franz, Helena Carter, Leif Erickson, Hillary Brooke.
When was Invaders from Mars released and how long is it?
Invaders from Mars was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Invaders from Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invaders from Mars was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Invaders from Mars?
Invaders from Mars holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).