This Island Earth
“2½ Years in the Making!”
Synopsis
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
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This Island Earth (1955) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-17
Top Cast
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Rex Reason
Dr. Cal Meacham
Faith Domergue
Dr. Ruth Adams
Jeff Morrow
Exeter
Lance Fuller
Brack
Robert Nichols
Joe Wilson
Russell Johnson
Steve Carlson
Douglas Spencer
The Monitor of Metaluna
Karl Ludwig Lindt
Dr. Adolph Engelborg
Regis Parton
Mutant (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Pilot (uncredited)
Coleman Francis
Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
Robert B. Williams
Webb (uncredited)
Charlotte Alpert
Metaluna Woman at Decompression Console (uncredited)
Spencer Chan
Dr. Hu Ling Tang (uncredited)
Lizalotta Valesca
Dr. Marie Pitchner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.13x
+$900K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin Coen, George Callahan
- Original Title
- This Island Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Franklin Coen, George Callahan, Raymond F. Jones
Clifford Stine
Virgil W. Vogel
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Virgil W. Vogel
Editor
William Alland
Producer
Franklin Coen
Screenplay
Clifford Stine
Director of Photography
Joseph M. Newman
Director
George Callahan
Screenplay
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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Island Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Island Earth about?
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Who directed This Island Earth?
This Island Earth was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in This Island Earth?
The principal cast of This Island Earth includes Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Lance Fuller, Robert Nichols.
When was This Island Earth released and how long is it?
This Island Earth was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of This Island Earth?
This Island Earth had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $1.7M at the worldwide box office (2.13 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Island Earth?
This Island 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.).