This Island Earth(1955)
2½ Years in the Making!
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Movie: This Island Earth
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dr. Cal Meacham
Dr. Ruth Adams
Exeter
Brack
Joe Wilson
Steve Carlson
The Monitor of Metaluna
Spacecraft Pilot
Dr. Adolph Engelborg
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