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It Conquered the World (1956)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Jul 15, 1956 Wide

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Though Roger Corman was still new to sci-fi in 1956, he made up for lost time with the above-average quickie It Conquered the World. Peter Graves heads the cast as Paul Nelson, who suspects that his best friend, eccentric genius Tom Anderson (Lee Van Cleef), is up to no good. Sure enough, Tom has contacted the denizens of the planet Venus, who hope to exploit Tom's weak nature in order to take over the world. Before long, the Venusians have taken over the minds and bodies of virtually all of

Unrated, 1 hr. 8 min.

Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Cult Movies

Directed By: Roger Corman

In Theaters: Jul 15, 1956 Wide

On DVD: Jun 26, 1991

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Cast

Peter Graves
Paul Nelson
Beverly Garland
Claire Anderson
Lee Van Cleef
Tom Anderson
Sally Fraser
Joan Nelson
Charles B. Griffith
Pete Shelton
Russ Bender
Gen. Patrick
Jonathan Haze
Pvt. Manuel Ortiz
Dick Miller
Sgt. Neil
Karen Kadler
Ellen Peters
Paul Blaisdell
The Monster
Marshall Bradford
U.S. Secretary Platt
David McMahon
General Carpenter
Thomas E. Jackson
George Haskell
Taggart Casey
Police Chief Schallert

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Occasionally amusing with the great zucchini monster payoff

October 2, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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One of the best examples of the drastic disconnect between what a film is attempting to convey and what it actually manages... an essential characteristic of B-Films.There is supposed to be something of earth-shattering significance occurring, but the most people can express is mild concern... at best. The main joy

February 9, 2009