The Man from Planet X

"The WEIRDEST Visitor the Earth has ever seen!"

Apr 27 1951 Approved 1h 11m
Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi

While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.

Plot

To study a rogue planet heading for a near-miss with Earth, Prof. Elliot sets up an observatory on the foggy moors of a remote Scottish island, with his pretty daughter and Dr. Mears, a former student with a shady past. Soon after arrival of reporter John Lawrence, a ship from Planet X just happens to land near the observatory. Is the visitor (who actually looks alien) benevolent? What are Mears' real motives for trying to communicate with it?

Written by

Aubrey Wisberg, Jack Pollexfen

Directed by

Edgar G. Ulmer

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
3,231
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA