Target Earth
“Raw Panic The Screen Never Dared Reveal!”
Synopsis
Giant robots from Venus invade Chicago. Stranded in the deserted city are Frank and Nora (who has recently attempted suicide). They meet a celebrating couple at a café, Vicki Harris and Jim Wilson. The quartet escape the robot patrol and take refuge in a large hotel. There, they encounter a new danger in Davis, a psychopathic killer.
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Joe Dante on TARGET EARTH
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherman A. Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- William Raynor
- Original Title
- Target Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Abtcon Pictures, Herman Cohen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherman A. Rose
William Raynor, Paul W. Fairman
Guy Roe
Herman Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Herman Cohen
Producer
Sherman A. Rose
Director
William Raynor
Screenplay
Guy Roe
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Target Earth
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What is Target Earth about?
Giant robots from Venus invade Chicago. Stranded in the deserted city are Frank and Nora (who has recently attempted suicide). They meet a celebrating couple at a café, Vicki Harris and Jim Wilson. The quartet escape the robot patrol and take refuge in a large hotel. There, they encounter a new danger in Davis, a psychopathic killer.
Who directed Target Earth?
Target Earth was directed by Sherman A. Rose.
Who stars in Target Earth?
The principal cast of Target Earth includes Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley, Richard Reeves, Virginia Grey, Robert Roark.
When was Target Earth released and how long is it?
Target Earth was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.