The Day It Came to Earth(1977)
April 7, 1936, seen on a lonely highway near Tucson, Arizona...January 12, 1941, seen outside Lincoln, Nebraska...And then...
The Day It Came to Earth Synopsis
A glowing meteor falls into a secluded pond into which Mafia hitmen have dumped the body of one of their victims. Students from the local college use the pond for a swimming hole. Then the fun begins.
The Day It Came to Earth (1977) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Harry Thomason, released on November 1, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Roger Manning, Rita Wilson, Wink Roberts and Delight De Bruine. Viewers rate it 3.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Thomason
- Writers:
- Paul Fisk
- Producers:
- John Braden
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Varner
- Composer:
- Joe Southerland
- Production:
- Rainbow Productions, Atlas Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Day It Came to Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Roger Manning
Roger Manning
as Ronnie McGuire
Rita Wilson
as Debbie
Wink Roberts
as Eddy Newton
- Delight De Bruine
Delight De Bruine
as Sally Baxter
- Robert Ginnaven
Robert Ginnaven
as Lt. Mike Kelley
- Lyle Armstrong
Lyle Armstrong
as Sgt. Larry Pinkerton
George Gobel
as The Professor
Ed Lover
as The Creature / Lou Jacoby
- Joe Barone
Joe Barone
as A Gangster
- Conrad Rothmann
Conrad Rothmann
as A Gangster
- Lou Hoffman
Lou Hoffman
as Desk Sgt. Frank
- Bill Elfstrom
Bill Elfstrom
as Mayor Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Harry Thomason, written by Paul Fisk, produced by John Braden.
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The Day It Came to Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Day It Came to Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day It Came to Earth online?
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The Day It Came to Earth (1977) is available to stream on FlixFling and Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Day It Came to Earth?
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The main cast of The Day It Came to Earth (1977) includes Roger Manning, Rita Wilson, Wink Roberts, Delight De Bruine and Robert Ginnaven. The film was directed by Harry Thomason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day It Came to Earth released?
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The Day It Came to Earth was released on November 1, 1977 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Day It Came to Earth worth watching?
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The Day It Came to Earth (1977) holds an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.