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The Space Children

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
1.6K
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The Space Children (1958)
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An alien intelligence aborts the launching of a rocket with the help of a bunch of children.An alien intelligence aborts the launching of a rocket with the help of a bunch of children.An alien intelligence aborts the launching of a rocket with the help of a bunch of children.

  • Director
    • Jack Arnold
  • Writers
    • Tom Filer
    • Bernard C. Schoenfeld
  • Stars
    • Michel Ray
    • Adam Williams
    • Peggy Webber
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack Arnold
    • Writers
      • Tom Filer
      • Bernard C. Schoenfeld
    • Stars
      • Michel Ray
      • Adam Williams
      • Peggy Webber
    • 43User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast37

    Michel Ray
    Michel Ray
    • Bud Brewster
    Adam Williams
    Adam Williams
    • Dave Brewster
    Peggy Webber
    Peggy Webber
    • Anne Brewster
    Johnny Washbrook
    • Tim Gamble
    Jackie Coogan
    Jackie Coogan
    • Hank Johnson
    Richard Shannon
    Richard Shannon
    • Lieutenant Colonel Alan Manley
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Dr. Wahrman
    Sandy Descher
    Sandy Descher
    • Eadie Johnson
    Larry Pennell
    Larry Pennell
    • Major Thomas
    Peter Baldwin
    Peter Baldwin
    • Security Officer James
    Ty Hardin
    Ty Hardin
    • Sentry
    • (as Ty Hungerford)
    Russell Johnson
    Russell Johnson
    • Joe Gamble
    • (as Russell D. Johnson)
    David Bair
    • Saul Wahrman
    Johnny Crawford
    Johnny Crawford
    • Ken Brewster
    Eilene Janssen
    Eilene Janssen
    • Phyllis Manley
    Jean Engstrom
    Jean Engstrom
    • Peg Gamble
    Vera Marshe
    Vera Marshe
    • Frieda Johnson
    Robert Anderson
    Robert Anderson
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    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Arnold
    • Writers
      • Tom Filer
      • Bernard C. Schoenfeld
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    • Trivia
      The alien brain was created by special effects artist Ivyl Burks and used $3,300 of neon lights to create the glowing effect.
    • Goofs
      Whenever the 'lightning' effect occurs as the holy blob uses his power, the shadows of both objects and people show up on the 'sky' and background elements revealing them to be back-drops in a studio.
    • Quotes
      • Bud Brewster: We found something that fell out of the sky this afternoon. We know where it is.
      • Anne Brewster: The sky?
      • Ken Brewster: Bud's telling the truth. I saw it too. It fell out of the sky. Well, you've got to believe him!
    • Connections
      Featured in It Came from Hollywood (1982)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 18, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hijos del espacio
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 9m(69 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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