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The Sixth Column (1970): Cast

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The Sixth Column is a 1970 sci-fi film directed by George McCowan, starring Angie Dickinson as Sandy, Byron Foulger and Lloyd Bridges. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Sixth Column (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
George McCowan
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Sixth Column About?

The premise of The Sixth Column without spoilers.

Two alien species locked in an interstellar war send emissaries to Earth, assuming human identities. The impostors can only recognize one another by wearing special glasses that reveal the alien beneath the disguise, turning ordinary surroundings into a covert battlefield where each side hunts the other.

The Sixth Column Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • alien
  • battle
  • earth
  • planet
  • apocalypse
  • future
  • duel
  • world domination
  • small town
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

The Sixth Column Cast & Characters

Angie Dickinson leads the cast as Sandy, with Byron Foulger as Will and Lloyd Bridges as Kyle. Directed by George McCowan; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George McCowan

More films directed by George McCowan, best-rated first: Frogs, The Shape of Things to Come, Return to Fantasy Island and Shadow of the Hawk.

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The Sixth Column Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Love War” and “Objetivo: La Tierra”.

Also known as
  • The Love War
  • Objetivo: La Tierra

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The Sixth Column FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sixth Column, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sixth Column?

The Sixth Column runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Sixth Column released?

The Sixth Column was released on March 10, 1970.

Who directed The Sixth Column?

The Sixth Column was directed by George McCowan.

More films by George McCowan

Who is in the cast of The Sixth Column?

The Sixth Column stars Angie Dickinson as Sandy, Byron Foulger as Will and Lloyd Bridges as Kyle, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Sixth Column have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sixth Column has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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