Visit to a Small Planet(1960)
The space race is on and Jerry's leading it... In reverse!
Visit to a Small Planet Synopsis
The weirdest alien of the galaxy pays a visit to Earth... Jerry Lewis is Kreton, a childish alien who, against his teacher's will leaves his planet to visit the Earth, and lands in the backyard of a famous television journalist who doesn't believe in UFOs and aliens. Wanting to study humans but not able to fully understand them, Kreton makes a mess out of it, generating a lot of comic situations.
Visit to a Small Planet (1960) is a comedy, science fiction and family film directed by Norman Taurog, released on February 4, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jerry Lewis, Joan Blackman, Earl Holliman and Fred Clark. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson, Gore Vidal
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Loyal Griggs
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
- Status:
- Released
Visit to a Small Planet (1960) Trailer
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Visit to a Small Planet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jerry Lewis
as Kreton
Joan Blackman
as Ellen Spelding
Earl Holliman
as Conrad
Fred Clark
as Major Roger Putnam Spelding
John Williams
as Delton
Jerome Cowan
as George Abercrombie
Gale Gordon
as Bob Mayberry
Lee Patrick
as Rheba Spelding
Milton Frome
as Police Commissioner
Ellen Corby
as Mrs. Mabel Mayberry
Paul Smith
as Delton’s Assistant
Paul Wexler
as Beatnik
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson and Gore Vidal, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Visit to a Small Planet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 32 ratings.
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Visit to a Small Planet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Visit to a Small Planet online?
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Visit to a Small Planet (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Visit to a Small Planet?
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The main cast of Visit to a Small Planet (1960) includes Jerry Lewis, Joan Blackman, Earl Holliman, Fred Clark and John Williams. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Visit to a Small Planet released?
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Visit to a Small Planet was released on February 4, 1960 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Visit to a Small Planet worth watching?
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Visit to a Small Planet (1960) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, science fiction and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Visit to a Small Planet?
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Yes. The official Visit to a Small Planet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.