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They Came from Beyond Space

They Came from Beyond Space

Conquerors from a Dying World Invade Earth!

19675.11h 25m

Overview

When meteors in a curious V-formation crash on a Cornwall field, an alien force possesses several scientists and infects bystanders with a deadly disease. Shielded from the meteor's influence by a metal plate in his head, Dr Curtis Temple discovers that an alien race on the moon seeks to use the manipulated geniuses for seemingly nefarious purposes. But, as he learns more about the invaders, they may not be as evil as initially thought.

Directed by Freddie Francis
Written by Milton Subotsky, Joseph Millard
Produced by Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky
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Top Cast

Robert Hutton

Robert Hutton

Dr. Curtis Temple

Jennifer Jayne

Jennifer Jayne

Lee Mason

Bernard Kay

Bernard Kay

Richard Arlen

Zia Mohyeddin

Zia Mohyeddin

Farge

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Geoffrey Wallace

Alan Mullane

M

Maurice Good

Agent Stilwell

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Dr. Arnold Grey

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Luanshya Greer

Gas Station Attendant

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Paul Bacon

Dr. Rogers

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James Donnelly

Guard at Farm Gate

Themes & Keywords

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About They Came from Beyond Space

They Came from Beyond Space is a science fiction, adventure film released in 1967 exploring themes of possession, alien, meteorite, moon base, zombie, plague. Directed by Freddie Francis, it stars Robert Hutton, Jennifer Jayne, Bernard Kay. When meteors in a curious V-formation crash on a Cornwall field, an alien force possesses several scientists and infects bystanders with a deadly disease. Shielded from the meteor's influence by a metal plate in his head, Dr Curtis Temple discovers that an alien race on the moon seeks to use the manipulated geniuses for seemingly nefarious purposes. But, as he learns more about the invaders, they may not be as evil as initially thought.

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