The Day It Came to Earth
“April 7, 1936, seen on a lonely highway near Tucson, Arizona...January 12, 1941, seen outside Lincoln, Nebraska...And then...”
Synopsis
A glowing meteor falls into a secluded pond into which Mafia hitmen have dumped the body of one of their victims. Students from the local college use the pond for a swimming hole. Then the fun begins.
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Ronnie McGuire
Rita Wilson
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Wink Roberts
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Delight De Bruine
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Robert Ginnaven
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Tear-gas Officer Curtis
Bill Boren
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Thomason
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fisk
- Original Score
- Joe Southerland
- Original Title
- The Day It Came to Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Rainbow Productions, Atlas Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Thomason
Paul Fisk
Joe Southerland
Mike Varner
LeRoy Slaughter
John Braden, Harry Thomason
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Fisk
Writer
Harry Thomason
Director
Mike Frey
Production Design
LeRoy Slaughter
Editor
John Braden
Producer
Mike Varner
Director of Photography
Joe Southerland
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day It Came to Earth
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What is The Day It Came to Earth about?
A glowing meteor falls into a secluded pond into which Mafia hitmen have dumped the body of one of their victims. Students from the local college use the pond for a swimming hole. Then the fun begins.
Who directed The Day It Came to Earth?
The Day It Came to Earth was directed by Harry Thomason.
Who stars in The Day It Came to Earth?
The principal cast of The Day It Came to Earth includes Roger Manning, Rita Wilson, Wink Roberts, Delight De Bruine, Robert Ginnaven.
When was The Day It Came to Earth released and how long is it?
The Day It Came to Earth was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day It Came to Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day It Came to Earth was composed by Joe Southerland.