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The Thing from Another World (1951)

Natural or Supernatural?

  • Apr 5, 1951
  • 1h 27m
  • NR

6.7/10

TMDB user score
730 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Thing from Another World is a 1951 drama and horror film directed by Christian Nyby. Its leading cast includes Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan and Robert Cornthwaite. It runs for 1 hour 27 minutes.

Synopsis

Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 27 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 730 TMDB votes

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The Thing From Another World (1951) - Movie Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Kenneth Tobey Captain Patrick Hendry
  • Margaret Sheridan Nikki
  • Robert Cornthwaite Dr. Arthur Carrington
  • Douglas Spencer Ned 'Scotty' Scott
  • James Young Lt. Eddie Dykes
  • Dewey Martin Crew Chief Bob
  • Robert Nichols Lt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
  • William Self Corporal Barnes
  • Nicholas Byron Tex Richards
  • Eduard Franz Dr. Stern
  • George Fenneman Dr. Redding
  • Paul Frees Prof. Voorhees
  • Everett Glass Prof. Wilson
  • Norbert Schiller Dr. Lorenz
  • Edmund Breon Prof. Ambrose
  • John Dierkes Dr. Chapman
  • Sally Creighton Mrs. Chapman
  • James Arness 'The Thing'

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