The Strange World of Planet X(1958)
Man and alien unite to combat the most insidious peril the universe has ever known!
The Strange World of Planet X Synopsis
Near a small English village, a scientific team is conducting experiments with magnetic fields, the results of which may have military applications but the intensification of which seem to be connected to UFO reports, a series of murders, an enormous insect egg, and a strange visitor with exceptional scientific knowledge.
The Strange World of Planet X (1958) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Gilbert Gunn, released on March 4, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, Martin Benson and Alec Mango. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Gilbert Gunn
- Writers:
- Rène Ray, Paul Ryder
- Producers:
- George Maynard
- Cinematographer:
- Josef Ambor
- Composer:
- Robert Sharples
- Production:
- Artists Alliance
- Status:
- Released
The Strange World of Planet X (1958) Trailer
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The Strange World of Planet X Cast & Crew
Main cast
Forrest Tucker
as Gil Graham
Gaby André
as Michele Dupont
Martin Benson
as Smith
Alec Mango
as Dr. Laird
Wyndham Goldie
as Brigadier Cartwright
Hugh Latimer
as Jimmy Murray
Dandy Nichols
as Mrs. Tucker
Richard Warner
as Insp. Burns
- Patricia Sinclair
Patricia Sinclair
as Helen Forsyth
Geoffrey Chater
as Gerard Wilson
- Susan Redway
Susan Redway
as Jane Hale
- Catherine Lancaster
Catherine Lancaster
as Gillian Betts
Key crew
Directed by Gilbert Gunn, written by Rène Ray and Paul Ryder, produced by George Maynard.
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The Strange World of Planet X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Strange World of Planet X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strange World of Planet X online?
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The Strange World of Planet X (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Strange World of Planet X?
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The main cast of The Strange World of Planet X (1958) includes Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, Martin Benson, Alec Mango and Wyndham Goldie. The film was directed by Gilbert Gunn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange World of Planet X released?
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The Strange World of Planet X was released on March 4, 1958 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Strange World of Planet X worth watching?
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The Strange World of Planet X (1958) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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