Classic Science Fiction Movies

1950s Science Fiction - Part 2

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It Came from Outer Space
(1953 - 81 min) ***

Plot: Alien "xenomorphs" crash-land in the Arizona desert and masguerade as humans to avoid detection. (Originally released in 3D.)

Richard Carlson
Barbara Rush
Charles Drake
Russell Johnson
Directed by Jack Arnold

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War of the Worlds
(1953 - 85 min) *****

Plot: A group of scientists and military troops try to fight off an all-out Martian invasion of Earth. (Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.)

Gene Barry
Les Tremayne
Ann Robinson
Robert Cornthwaite
Henry Brandon
Jack Kruschen
Lewis Martin
Directed by Byron Haskin

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Conquest of Space
(1954 - 80 min) ****

Plot: The U.S. military seeks to conquer new territory - Mars. (Features excellent special effects by legendary George Pal.)

Eric Fleming
William Hopper
Ross Martin
Joan Shawlee
Directed by Byron Haskin

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Creature from the Black Lagoon
(1954 - 80 min) ****

Plot: Scientists exploring the Amazon find the fossil remains of a water-dwelling creature, whose descendant begins to prey on them. (Originally released in 3-D.)

Richard Carlson
Julie Adams
Richard Denning
Directed by Jack Arnold

Sequels:

  • Revenge of the Creature (1955 - 82 min) ***
  • The Creature Walks Among Us (1956 - 79 min) **

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    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
    (1954 - 127 min) ****

    Plot: A scientist and a sailor get involved with Captain Nemo, a power-hungry mariner who has a futuristic submarine. (Based on the novel by Jules Verne.)

    James Mason
    Kirk Douglas
    Paul Lukas
    Peter Lorre
    Robert Wilke
    Carleton Young
    Directed by Richard Fleischer

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    It Came from Beneath the Seas
    (1955 - 80 min) ***

    Plot: Atomic tests in the Pacific rouse a giant octopus that attacks San Francisco. (Features stop-motion animation by Ray Harryhausen.)

    Kenneth Tobey
    Faith Dornergue
    Donald Curtis
    Ian Keith
    Directed by Robert Gordon

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    This Island Earth
    (1955 - 86 min) *****

    Plot: Scientists are lured into using their talents to help save an alien civilization.

    Jess Morrow
    Rex Reason
    Faith Domergue
    Directed by Joseph M. Newman

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    Earth vs the Flying Saucers
    (1956 - 83 min) ****

    Plot: Aliens from a dying planet attempt to conquer and colonize Earth. (Features Ray Harryhausen's special effects.)

    Hugh Marlowe
    Joan Taylor
    Donald Curtis
    Morris Ankrum
    Directed by Fred Sears

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    Forbidden Planet
    (1956 - 98 min) *****

    Plot: Survivors of a spaceship crash meet the enigmatic Dr. Morbius, his beautiful daughter, their robot assistant Robby, and the dangerous creature of the Id. (Based on Shakespeare's play "Tempest.")

    Walter Pidgeon
    Anne Francis
    Leslie Nielsen
    Warren Stevens
    Earl Holliman
    Directed by Fred McLeod Wiloc

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    Godzilla, King of the Monsters
    (1956 - 80 min) ****

    Plot: Atomic tests thaw a gigantic reptile, which attacks Tokyo. (Based on the earlier film "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.")

    Raymond Burr
    Inoshiro Honda
    Takashi Shimura
    Directed by Terry Morse

    Sequels:

  • King Kong vs Godzilla (1963 - 90 min) ****
  • Godzilla vs Mothra (1964 - 90 min) ***
  • Godzilla vs Monster Zero (1966 - 92 min) ***
  • Godzilla vs the Sea Monster (1966 - 80 min) ***
  • Godzilla's Revenge (1969 - 70 min) **
  • Son of Godzilla (1969 - 84 min) ***
  • Godzilla vs Gigan (1972 - 89 min) ***
  • Godzilla vs the Smog Monster (1972 - 85 min) ***
  • Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1974 - 80 min) **
  • Godzilla vs Megalon (1976 - 80 min) *
  • Godzilla 1985 (1985 - 91 min) *
  • Godzilla vs Biolante (1992 - 104 min) *

    Remake:

  • Godzilla (1998 - 139 min) **

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