Killers from Space (1954) Horror Sci-Fi Mystery
Killers from Space (1954) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.08/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.5/10
Killers from Space Plot Synopsis:
Atomic scientist/pilot Doug Martin is missing after his plane crashes on an reconnaissance mission after a nuclear test. Miraculously appearing unhurt at the base later, he is given sodium amethol, but authorities are skeptical of his story that he was captured by aliens determined to conquer the Earth with giant monsters and insects. Martin vows to use existing technology to destroy them.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An atomic scientist claims he was abducted by aliens after being injured in a plane crash.
Tagline: Earth attacked!
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Killers from Space Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1954 (more 1954 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Killers from Space Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 23, 1954
Writers: William Raynor, Myles Wilder
Producers: Fred M. Muller, W. Lee Wilder
Musicians: Manuel Compinsky
Cinematographers: William H. Clothier
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Killers from Space (1954) Cast (Click to Expand)
Killers from Space Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Graves | ... | Dr. Doug Paul Martin |
| James Seay | ... | Col. Banks |
| Steve Pendleton | ... | Briggs |
| Frank Gerstle | ... | Dr. Curt Kruger (as Frank Gerstel) |
| John Frederick | ... | Deneb / The Tala (as John Merrick) |
| Barbara Bestar | ... | Ellen Martin |
| Shepard Menken | ... | Maj. Clift (as Shep Menken) |
| Jack Daly | ... | Power House Guard |
| Ron Gans | ... | Sgt. Powers - Sentry (as Ron Kennedy) |
| Ben Welden | ... | Pilot - Tar Baby 2 |
| Burt Wenland | ... | Sgt. Bandero |
| Lester Dorr | ... | Station Attendant |
| Robert Roark | ... | Guard |
| Ruth Bennett | ... | Miss Vincent - Secretary |
| Mark Scott | ... | Narrator (voice) |
| Roy Engel | ... | 1st Police Dispatcher (uncredited) |
| Coleman Francis | ... | Guy in Power Plant Answering Phone (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Graves, as Dr. Doug Paul Martin, passed away at age 83 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - James Seay, as Col. Banks, passed away at age 78 in Capistrano Beach, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: James Lawry | Michael Rand | Jimmy Seay | Jim Seay - Steve Pendleton – Briggs
- Frank Gerstle, as Dr. Curt Kruger (as Frank Gerstel), passed away at age 54 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Frank Gerstel | William Gerstle | Frank Gustle - John Frederick, as Deneb / The Tala (as John Merrick), passed away at age 96 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: John Friedrick | John Merrick - Barbara Bestar – Ellen Martin
- Shepard Menken, as Maj. Clift (as Shep Menken), passed away at age 77 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Shephard Menken | Shep Menken | Shepard Menkin | Shep Menkin - Jack Daly, as Power House Guard, passed away at age 53 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: John Daly - Ron Gans, as Sgt. Powers - Sentry (as Ron Kennedy), passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Ronald Gans | Ron Ganz | Ron Kennedy - Ben Welden, as Pilot - Tar Baby 2, passed away at age 96 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Ben Weldon - Burt Wenland – Sgt. Bandero
- Lester Dorr, as Station Attendant, passed away at age 87 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Lestor Dorr - Robert Roark – Guard
- Ruth Bennett – Miss Vincent - Secretary
- Mark Scott – Narrator (voice)
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