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The Space Children

1958-06-01 · 69 min · ★ 4.2

Science Fiction

A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.

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Directors
Jack Arnold
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel RayMichel RayBud Brewster
Adam WilliamsAdam WilliamsDave Brewster
Peggy WebberPeggy WebberAnn Brewster
John WashbrookTim
Jackie CooganJackie CooganHank Johnson
Richard ShannonRichard ShannonCol. Manley
Raymond BaileyRaymond BaileyDr. Wahrman
Sandy DescherSandy DescherEadie Johnson
Larry PennellLarry PennellMaj. Thomas
Peter BaldwinPeter BaldwinMr. James
Ty HungerfordTy HungerfordSentry
Russell JohnsonRussell JohnsonJoe Gamble
David BairSaul Wahrman
Johnny CrawfordJohnny CrawfordKen Brewster
John BensonJohn BensonSentry
Helen JayMother
Burt MetcalfeBurt MetcalfeGuard

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