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The Space Children

The Space Children

19584.01h 9m

Overview

A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.

Directed by Jack Arnold
Written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Tom Filer
Produced by William Alland
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Top Cast

Michel Ray

Michel Ray

Bud Brewster

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Dave Brewster

Peggy Webber

Peggy Webber

Ann Brewster

J

John Washbrook

Tim

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Hank Johnson

Richard Shannon

Richard Shannon

Col. Manley

Raymond Bailey

Raymond Bailey

Dr. Wahrman

Sandy Descher

Sandy Descher

Eadie Johnson

Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell

Maj. Thomas

Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin

Mr. James

Themes & Keywords

trailer parkmilitary baseworld peacerocketfamily relationshipsalienspacescientist

About The Space Children

The Space Children is a science fiction film released in 1958 exploring themes of trailer park, military base, world peace, rocket, family relationships, alien. Directed by Jack Arnold, it stars Michel Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber. A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.

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