NATURAL or SUPERNATURAL?
In the early hours of the night, young David Maclean sees a flying saucer land and disappear into the sand dunes just beyond his house. Slowly, all of the adults, including his once loving parents, begin to act strangely.
Cast
Jimmy Hunt
David Maclean
Arthur Franz
Dr. Stuart Kelston
Helena Carter
Dr. Pat Blake, MD
Leif Erickson
Mr. George MacLean
Hillary Brooke
Mrs. Mary MacLean
Morris Ankrum
Col. Fielding
Walter Sande
Police Sgt. Mack Finlay
Bert Freed
Police Chief A.C. Barrows
Max Wagner
Army Sgt. Rinaldi
Charles Gibb
Lt. Blair
Milburn Stone
Army Capt. Roth
Douglas Kennedy
Officer Jackson
Charles Cane
Officer Blaine
Fay Baker
Mrs. Wilson
Janine Perreau
Kathy Wilson
John Eldredge
Mr. Turner
Barbara Billingsley
Kelston's Secretary
Richard Deacon
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Gil Herman
Major Clary
Luce Potter
The Martian Intelligence
Lock Martin
Mutant Carrying David to 'Intelligence'
Max Palmer
Second Mutant Guarding the "Intelligence"
Todd Karns
Jim the Gas Station Attendant
Frank Wilcox
Pentagon Chief of Staff
Robert Shayne
Dr. William Wilson
William Phipps
Sgt. Baker
William Forrest
Col. Mayberry
Peter Brocco
Brainard (bit)
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- Release Date 04/22/1953
- Language English
- Director William Cameron Menzies
- Editor Arthur Roberts
- Cinematographer John F. Seitz
- Producer Edward L. Alperson
- Company Edward L. Alperson Productions
- Budget $290,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Apr 9, 1953 | Premiere (Detroit, MI) | — |
| United States | Apr 22, 1953 | Theatrical | — |
| United Kingdom | Sep 30, 1954 | Theatrical (Extended including additional footage & scenes) | PG |
| Italy | Aug 16, 1958 | Theatrical | T |
| Germany | Nov 28, 1958 | Theatrical | 16 |
| United States | Sep 26, 2022 | Physical (4K restoration) | — |
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