The Man from Planet X
Seen it?1951 | 70 min | Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Invasion of the Body Snatchers or Disclosure Day, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.
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 $41K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer
- Robert ClarkeJohn Lawrence
- Margaret FieldEnid Elliot
- Raymond BondProf. Elliot
- William SchallertDr. Mears
- Roy EngelTommy the Constable
- David OrmontInspector Porter
- Gilbert FallmanDr. Robert Blane
- Pat GoldinThe Man from Planet X
- Tom DalyDonal, a searcher
- June JefferyWife of Missing Man