Invaders from Mars

Apr 9, 1953

1h 18m

★ 5.9

NATURAL or SUPERNATURAL?

Overview

A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.

Genres

Science Fiction

Horror

Production Companies

Edward L. Alperson Productions

Invaders from Mars Trailers

Cast

David Maclean

Jimmy Hunt

Dr. Stuart Kelston

Arthur Franz

Dr. Pat Blake, MD

Helena Carter

Mr. George MacLean

Leif Erickson

Mrs. Mary MacLean

Hillary Brooke

Col. Fielding

Morris Ankrum

Police Sgt. Mack Finlay

Walter Sande

Police Chief A.C. Barrows

Bert Freed

Army Sgt. Rinaldi

Max Wagner

Lt. Blair

Charles Gibb

Army Capt. Roth

Milburn Stone

Officer Jackson

Douglas Kennedy

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