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The Strange World of Planet X

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
1.5K
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The Strange World of Planet X (1958)
KaijuDramaHorrorSci-Fi

A friendly visitor from outer space warns against conducting experiments with the Earth's magnetic field, that could mutate insects into giant monsters.A friendly visitor from outer space warns against conducting experiments with the Earth's magnetic field, that could mutate insects into giant monsters.A friendly visitor from outer space warns against conducting experiments with the Earth's magnetic field, that could mutate insects into giant monsters.

  • Director
    • Gilbert Gunn
  • Writers
    • Paul Ryder
    • Rene Ray
  • Stars
    • Forrest Tucker
    • Gaby André
    • Martin Benson
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gilbert Gunn
    • Writers
      • Paul Ryder
      • Rene Ray
    • Stars
      • Forrest Tucker
      • Gaby André
      • Martin Benson
    • 49User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast17

    Forrest Tucker
    Forrest Tucker
    • Gil Graham
    Gaby André
    Gaby André
    • Michele Dupont
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • Smith
    Alec Mango
    Alec Mango
    • Dr. Laird
    Wyndham Goldie
    • Brigadier Cartwright
    • (as Wyndam Goldie)
    Hugh Latimer
    Hugh Latimer
    • Jimmy Murray
    Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols
    • Mrs. Tucker
    • (as Dandy Nicholls)
    Richard Warner
    Richard Warner
    • Insp. Burns
    Patricia Sinclair
    • Helen Forsyth
    Geoffrey Chater
    Geoffrey Chater
    • Gerard Wilson
    Hilda Fenemore
    Hilda Fenemore
    • Mrs. Hale
    • (as Hilda Fennemore)
    Susan Redway
    • Jane Hale
    Peter Assinder
    • Army Lieutenant
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Copley
    Peter Copley
    • News Editor
    • (uncredited)
    Catherine Lancaster
    • Gillian Betts
    • (uncredited)
    Howard Pays
    Howard Pays
    • Young Man in Pub
    • (uncredited)
    Neil Wilson
    Neil Wilson
    • Police Constable Tidy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gilbert Gunn
    • Writers
      • Paul Ryder
      • Rene Ray
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Co-star Gaby André was French and spoke English with a pronounced French accent. All of her dialogue was dubbed over by an actress with a British accent.
    • Goofs
      Dr. Laird installs a fence of corrugated iron around his home as a shield against the magnetic forces he is producing, but the exterior shot of the house in the final scene shows no fence.
    • Quotes
      • Brig. General Cartwright: There's no one else available to operate this computer of yours.
      • Dr. Laird: But a... woman? This is preposterous. This is highly skilled work!
    • Alternate versions
      The film was originally released in the UK in 1958 with an uncut 'X' certificate as "The Strange World of Planet X (1958)". It was then cut down to an 'A' certificate in 1960 and released as "The Strange World", and was missing some shots of Michelle trapped in a giant web and a dead man's face being eaten by an insect.
    • Connections
      Featured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: The Strange World of Planet X (1966)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 31, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cosmic Monsters
    • Filming locations
      • High Canons, Buckettsland Lane, Well End, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • George Maynard Productions
      • Artistes Alliance Ltd.
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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