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The Space Children

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1958 · 1h 9m
Science Fiction
Starring Michel Ray · Adam Williams · Peggy Webber
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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.

Theatrical
Jun 1, 1958
Director
Jack Arnold
Writers
Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Tom Filer
Producer
William Alland
Music
Van Cleave
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Keywords
trailer park military base world peace rocket space alien family relationships scientist
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Cast

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M
Michel Ray
Bud Brewster
A
Adam Williams
Dave Brewster
P
Peggy Webber
Ann Brewster
J
Jackie Coogan
Hank Johnson
R
Richard Shannon
Col. Manley
R
Raymond Bailey
Dr. Wahrman
S
Sandy Descher
Eadie Johnson
L
Larry Pennell
Maj. Thomas
P
Peter Baldwin
Mr. James
T
Ty Hungerford
Sentry
R
Russell Johnson
Joe Gamble
D
David Bair
Saul Wahrman
J
Johnny Crawford
Ken Brewster
J
John Benson
Sentry
H
Helen Jay
Mother
B
Burt Metcalfe
Guard
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