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Mars Attacks the World (1938): Cast & Where to Watch

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Mars Attacks the World is a 1938 sci-fi film directed by Ford Beebe and Robert F. Hill, starring Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, Charles Middleton and Beatrice Roberts. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where to watch
Mars Attacks the World (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Directors
Ford Beebe and Robert F. Hill
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mars Attacks the World About?

The premise of Mars Attacks the World without spoilers.

A ruthless alien force uses atomic power to conquer worlds and lay waste to planets. This feature adapts the 1938 serial FLASH GORDON’S TRIP TO MARS, bringing Flash Gordon back into the fray. He must battle the tyrant Ming the Merciless once more to thwart the invasion and safeguard Earth.

Mars Attacks the World Themes & Keywords

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  • ruthlessness
  • fictional war
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  • male female relationship
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  • spacecraft
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  • planet earth
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Where to watch

Where to Watch Mars Attacks the World

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Cast & crew

Mars Attacks the World Cast & Characters

Buster Crabbe leads the cast as Flash Gordon, with Charles Middleton as Ming the Merciless and Beatrice Roberts as Azura, Queen of Mars. Directed by Ford Beebe and Robert F. Hill; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Mars Attacks the World Also Known As

Also known as “Rocket Ship”.

Also known as
  • Rocket Ship

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FAQ

Mars Attacks the World FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Mars Attacks the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mars Attacks the World?

Mars Attacks the World runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Mars Attacks the World released?

Mars Attacks the World was released on November 7, 1938.

Who directed Mars Attacks the World?

Mars Attacks the World was directed by Ford Beebe and Robert F. Hill.

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Who is in the cast of Mars Attacks the World?

Mars Attacks the World stars Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, Charles Middleton as Ming the Merciless and Beatrice Roberts as Azura, Queen of Mars, among 11 credited actors.

Where can I watch Mars Attacks the World?

In the US, Mars Attacks the World is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does Mars Attacks the World have a post-credit scene?

No. Mars Attacks the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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