Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsIt Conquered the World (1956) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Lou Rusoff (writer)
more
Release Date:
15 July 1956 (USA) more
Tagline:
SEE. THE HIDEOUS "FLYING FINGERS" OF THE MONSTER! more
Plot:
One of several remaining members of its race, an alien from Venus is guided to Earth by disgruntled scientist Tom Anderson... more | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Roger Corman Finally Deemed Oscar Caliber
(From Dread Central. 13 September 2009, 1:31 AM, PDT)
Forry tribute: Joe Dante speaks, rare on-set photos
(From Fangoria. 10 December 2008, 2:18 PM, PST)
User Comments:
One of the best B-movies of all time more (42 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Peter Graves | ... | Dr. Paul Nelson | |
| Beverly Garland | ... | Claire Anderson | |
| Lee Van Cleef | ... | Dr. Tom Anderson | |
| Sally Fraser | ... | Joan Nelson | |
| Russ Bender | ... | Brig. Gen. James Pattick | |
| Jonathan Haze | ... | Pvt. Manuel Ortiz | |
| Dick Miller | ... | Sgt. Neil | |
| Taggart Casey | ... | Sheriff N.J. Shallert | |
| Paul Harbor | ... | Floyd Mason | |
| Karen Kadler | ... | Ellen Peters | |
| Charles B. Griffith | ... | Dr. Pete Shelton (as Charles Griffith) | |
| Marshall Bradford | ... | U.S. Secretary Platt (as Marshal Bradford) | |
| Thomas E. Jackson | ... | George Haskell (as Tom Jackson) | |
| David McMahon | ... | Gen. Carpenter |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
It Conquered the Earth
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
71 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Composer and musician Frank Zappa made a tribute to “It Conquered the World” in his album, “Roxy & Elsewhere” (1973). In the introduction of the song “Cheepnis”, Zappa tells the audience that he loves monster movies. "And the cheaper they are, the better they are". Frank Zappa describes “It Conquered the World” as a perfect example of monster movie with its alien with an "inverted ice-cream cone head with fangs". Frank describes one special scene when the "monster came out the cavern" and he could see the technicians pushing the creature over the rail. "This is cheepnis", Mr Zappa concludes before playing the song. more
Goofs:
Miscellaneous: After the creature stops the hero's car and stops all electrical activity, you can see the courtesy light come on when he opens the door for his wife. more
Quotes:
Dr. Tom Anderson:
Do you have any idea what you're listening to?
Paul Nelson:
London Philharmonic?
Dr. Tom Anderson:
It's Venus
Paul Nelson:
Uh Huh
Dr. Tom Anderson:
Venus
Paul Nelson:
Why not? We've bounced signals off the moon's surface. There's no reason that Venus shouldn't radiate impulses.
Dr. Tom Anderson:
No, I don't mean the static. Can't you hear it? The other thing?
Paul Nelson:
...What other thing?
Dr. Tom Anderson:
Listen to it Paul! Listen to the voice!
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) (VG) more
FAQ
Why did the good Dr. Paul Nelson Shoot His wife dead?more
more (42 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for It Conquered the World (1956) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Zontar: The Thing from Venus | The War of the Worlds | Transformers | The Black Widow | The Day the Earth Stood Still |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |

One of the most entertaining sci-fi/horror films of the 50s. Very much camp with 3 all-time great B-actors (Garland, Graves, Van Cleef, one of the best B-casts ever). I love every minute of it. Includes John Haze and Dick Miller as army grunts and an out of this world monster by the now-legendary Paul Blaisdell. The best scene is where Beverly Garland confronts the monster from Venus: "You think you can make a slave of this world? Well, I'll see you in hell first!"
Fans of the Sergio Leone "Fistfull of Dollars" flicks should enjoy seeing Lee Van Cleef as a scientist who's betrayed the planet earth by helping the monster come to this planet and take over the show. Apparently, however, the "World" in this case consists of the environs of Grifftih Park and a few houses up on Coldwater Canyon. The monster is exceptionally poor -- you can see Blaisdell shoving the bat creatures out of the bottom of the suit.
This is a must-see for anyone with a sense of humor. It is not a bad movie -- it is a witty, fun, romping good time.