Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Seen it?1953 | 77 min | Comedy, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at animal lovers and anyone looking to switch off and smile. An animal steals a fair few scenes. Liked Sleeper or Galaxy Quest? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 17 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $762K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Lamont
- Bud AbbottLester
- Lou CostelloOrville
- Mari BlanchardAllura
- Robert PaigeDr. Wilson
- Horace McMahonMugsy
- Martha HyerJanie Howe
- Jack KruschenHarry
- Joe KirkDr. Orvilla
- Jean WillesCapt. Olivia
- Anita EkbergVenusian Guard