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The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars (1964): Cast

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The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars is a 1964 sci-fi comedy directed by Franco Castellano and Pipolo, starring José Calvo as Marito geloso, Aldo Giuffrè and Mimmo Poli. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Directors
Franco Castellano and Pipolo
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars About?

The premise of The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars without spoilers.

Four extraterrestrials—X‑1, X‑2, X‑3 and X‑4—land on Earth in the early 1960s. To observe humanity without drawing attention, they adopt human disguises and blend into society. Their covert study soon spirals into a carefree immersion in Rome’s vibrant “dolce vita,” as they experience the city’s decadent social scene.

The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • 1960s
  • alien in human form
  • rome italy
  • extraterrestrial
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Cast & crew

The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars Cast & Characters

José Calvo leads the cast as Marito geloso, with Aldo Giuffrè as Il protettore di prostitute and Mimmo Poli as Tifoso allo stadio. Directed by Franco Castellano and Pipolo; 47 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars

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From the directors

More from Franco Castellano and Pipolo

More films directed by Franco Castellano and Pipolo: Panarea, Ci hai rotto papà, Saint Tropez, Saint Tropez and Watch Out for Perestroika.

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The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Llegaron los marcianos” and “火星的十二手人”.

Also known as
  • Llegaron los marcianos
  • 火星的十二手人

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The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars?

The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars released?

The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars was released on June 21, 1964.

Who directed The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars?

The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars was directed by Franco Castellano and Pipolo.

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Who is in the cast of The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars?

The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars stars José Calvo as Marito geloso, Aldo Giuffrè as Il protettore di prostitute and Mimmo Poli as Tifoso allo stadio, among 47 credited actors.

Does The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars have a post-credit scene?

No. The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars in?

The original language of The Twelve-Handed Men of Mars is Italian.

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