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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)

โ€œUnspeakable horrors from outer space paralyze the living and resurrect the dead!โ€

4.2/10 ยท 626 votes 1h 18m nr HorrorScience-fiction

#13 of 13 films from 1957 #1236 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. ยท Written by Edward D. Wood Jr.

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Overview

In California, an old man grieves the loss of his wife, and dies the day after she is buried. However, the space soldier Eros and his mate Tanna use an electric device to resurrect them both, alongside the strong Inspector Clay, who was murdered by the alien-controlled dead couple. When the populations of Hollywood and Washington D.C. see flying saucers on the sky, a colonel, a police lieutenant, a commercial pilot, his wife, and a policeman try to stop the aliens.

Cast

Gregory Walcottas Jeff Trent
Mona McKinnonas Paula Trent
Duke Mooreas Lt. John Harper
Tom Keeneas Col. Tom Edwards
Carl Anthonyas Patrolman Larry
Paul Marcoas Patrolman Kelton
Tor Johnsonas Inspector Clay
Dudley Manloveas Eros
Joanna Leeas Tanna
Bunny Breckinridgeas Ruler
Lyle Talbotas General Roberts
Conrad Brooksas Patrolman Jamie
Maila Nurmias Vampire Girl
Bela Lugosias Ghoul Man

Facts

Release dateMarch 15, 1957
Runtime78 min (1h 18m) โ€” shorter as the 1957 average of 103 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000
IMDbtt0052077

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Questions

How long is Plan 9 from Outer Space?
Plan 9 from Outer Space runs 78 minutes (1h 18m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Plan 9 from Outer Space worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.2/10 across 626 votes, which places it #13 of 13 films released in 1957 in this index (top 8%) and #1236 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Plan 9 from Outer Space?
Plan 9 from Outer Space was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr..
Who stars in Plan 9 from Outer Space?
Gregory Walcott as Jeff Trent; Mona McKinnon as Paula Trent; Duke Moore as Lt. John Harper; Tom Keene as Col. Tom Edwards; Carl Anthony as Patrolman Larry; Paul Marco as Patrolman Kelton.
What is Plan 9 from Outer Space rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Plan 9 from Outer Space?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/163621.

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