Killers from Space (1954): Cast & Plot
Killers from Space is a 1954 sci-fi horror film directed by W. Lee Wilder, starring Barbara Bestar as Ellen Martin, Peter Graves and John Frederick. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- W. Lee Wilder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Planet Filmplays
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killers from Space About?
The premise of Killers from Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Atomic scientist and pilot Doug Martin vanishes after his plane crashes on a nuclear‑test reconnaissance mission. He returns unharmed, is treated with sodium amethol, and claims he was captured by aliens intent on conquering Earth with gigantic monsters and insects. Skeptical officials hear his plan to use existing technology to defeat the invaders.
Killers from Space Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- psychotronic film
- invasion of earth
- bare chested male
- stock footage
- resurrection
- underground cavern
- low budget sci fi movie
- alien invasion sci fi
- airplane crash
- atomic explosion
- dying planet
- heart surgery
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- atomic weaponry research
- underground hideout
- sodium amytal
- b sci fi
- truth serum
- power plant
- flying saucer
- close encounter of the third kind
- interstellar communication
- giant insect
- personality change
- military secret
- underground laboratory
- mind control
- military installation
- walk in safe
- mushroom cloud
- fbi investigation
- reference to tar baby
- gas station
- phone booth
- pipe smoking
- radio
- injection
- escape through a window
- reel to reel tape recorder
- hamilton wristwatch
- barefoot female
- kaiju
- giant spider
- giant lizard
- secret service agent
Killers from Space Cast & Characters
Barbara Bestar leads the cast as Ellen Martin, with Peter Graves as Douglas Martin and John Frederick as Denab / The Tala. Directed by W. Lee Wilder; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director W. Lee Wilder
- Barbara Bestar as Ellen Martin
- Peter Graves as Douglas Martin
- John Frederick as Denab / The Tala
- Frank Gerstle as Dr. Curt Kruger
Also Starring in Killers from Space
· 10 more- Lester Dorr Gas Station Attendant
- Ben Welden Tar Baby 2 Pilot (bit)
- Steve Pendleton FBI Agent Briggs
- James Seay Col Banks
- Roy Engel Police Dispatcher (bit)
- Jack Daly Powerhouse Control Room Worker
- Shepard Menken Maj. Clift
- Burt Wenland Sgt. Bandaro
- Ruth Bennett Miss Vincent
- Ron Kennedy M.P. Sgt Powers
More from W. Lee Wilder
More films directed by W. Lee Wilder: The Omegans, Bluebeard’s 10 Honeymoons, The Man Without a Body and Fright.
Killers from Space Plot Summary
What happens in Killers from Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Douglas Martin, Peter Graves, a nuclear scientist working on atomic bomb tests, is sent to monitor a USAF blast at Soledad Flats. During the mission, the pilot loses control and crashes; Martin somehow survives, walks back to the air base unhurt, and returns with a mysterious scar on his chest that wasn’t there before. At the base hospital, his odd behavior triggers an FBI inquiry to rule out an impostor, but he is eventually cleared—though ordered to take leave, a move he resents because it keeps him away from his ongoing project.
Full summary
The whole story of Killers from Space, scene by scene
Killers from Space Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Killers from Space.
How Well Do You Know Killers from Space?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the nuclear scientist protagonist?
Cars in Killers from Space
8 cars on screen, including the 1952 Ford Mainline Ranch Wagon and the 1953 Nash Ambassador.
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1952 Ford Mainline Ranch Wagon Important role -
1953 Nash Ambassador Important role -
1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner Important role -
1949 Ford Custom Minor role
Killers from Space Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Guerra tra i pianeti” and “Asesinos del espacio”.
- Also known as
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- Guerra tra i pianeti
- Asesinos del espacio
- Les Tueurs de l'espace
- 魔星袭地球
- Mundos Que Se Chocam
Seen Killers from Space?
Movies Like Killers from Space
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including They Came from Beyond Space, Invaders from Mars and Not of This Earth.
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They Came from Beyond Space 1967 -
Invaders from Mars 1953 -
Not of This Earth 1957 -
War of the Satellites 1958 -
Invisible Invaders 1959 -
Phantom from Space 1953 -
The Cape Canaveral Monsters 1960 -
It Came from Outer Space 1953 -
The Earth Dies Screaming 1964 -
Invasion of the Saucer-Men 1957 -
Strange Invaders 1983 -
Deep Space 1988
Killers from Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Killers from Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killers from Space?
Killers from Space runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Killers from Space released?
Killers from Space was released on January 23, 1954.
Who directed Killers from Space?
Killers from Space was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
More films by W. Lee Wilder Who is in the cast of Killers from Space?
Killers from Space stars Barbara Bestar as Ellen Martin, Peter Graves as Douglas Martin and John Frederick as Denab / The Tala, among 14 credited actors.
Does Killers from Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Killers from Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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