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Earth vs the Flying Saucers (1956)
Director: Fred F Sears
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From Time Out Film Guide
Androids in flying saucers give the Earth sixty days in which to surrender. Scientist Hugh Marlowe sets about devising a sonic gun which will show 'em who's boss. Despite a mundane script, this works quite effectively by adopting a dry, documentary tone and splurging the budget on Ray Harryhausen's spectacular special effects. Check out the wholesale destruction of Washington, DC's most famous landmarks.Author: TCh
Cast & crew
Director: Fred F Sears
Producer: Charles H Schneer
Cast: Joan Taylor, Hugh Marlowe, Harry Lauter, Morris Ankrum, Donald Curtis, John Zaremba full cast
Genre(s): Science Fiction
Duration: 81 mins
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