Episode complete credited cast: | |||
Lloyd Bochner | ... | Michael Chambers | |
Susan Cummings | ... | Patty | |
Richard Kiel | ... | Kanamit | |
Hardie Albright | ... | Secretary General | |
Theodore Marcuse | ... | Citizen Gregori | |
Bartlett Robinson | ... | Colonel #1 | |
Carleton Young | ... | Colonel #2 (as Carlton Young) | |
Nelson Olmsted | ... | Scientist | |
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Robert Tafur | ... | Señor Valdes |
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Lomax Study | ... | Leveque |
Jerry Fujikawa | ... | Japanese Delegate (as J.H. Fujikawa) |
Michael Chambers recounts recent events on Earth after the arrival of a alien space craft. The aliens, known as Kanamit, seem friendly and assure everyone they have nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they offer to share wonderful technology that will provide limitless energy, cure all disease and convert deserts into lush gardens. For the people of Earth, paradise has arrived. Chambers is an encryption specialist and they try their best to decrypt a book the Kanamit left behind. The book's title seems benign - but it's not what they think it is. Written by garykmcd
This is perhaps one of the best "Twilight Zone" episodes of the entire series. The beginning is mysterious, and though confusing, it gives you a big clue as to what will follow. It starts with the end, and does a flashback to what got the main character there. As the story unfolds you forget how it began. Those big tall aliens, who left the book at the United Nations are frightening to look at, but the wonderful things they are doing for the people of the Earth make them seem completely benevolent. It had me and my brother fooled until the end, when the woman ran up and shouted out those three unforgettable words, "It's a ....". No, I can't tell you what she said, you must watch it for yourself. When you do, I think you will add this film to your Sci-Fi Hall of Fame!