Supersonic Saucer

1956 0h 48m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 12

FamilyMysteryScience Fiction

Synopsis

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A group of schoolchildren come upon an alien from Venus, and help him against a gang of criminals who are trying to kidnap him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marcia Monolescue
Sumac
Gillian Harrison
Greta
Fella Edmonds
Rodney
Andrew Motte-Harrison
Adolphus
Tony Lyons
Number Thirteen
Hilda Fenemore
Mother
Donald Gray
Headmaster
Patrick Boxill
Mr. Pole

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Guy Fergusson
Writers: Dallas Bower, Frank Wells
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 48-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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70 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Guy Fergusson, shot by Frank North. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jack Beaver. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Derek Chambers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Marcia Monolescue and Gillian Harrison and Fella Edmonds carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0247746 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Guy Fergusson directs. Frank North behind the camera. Jack Beaver scores. Derek Chambers cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 48-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
270 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Guy Fergusson, shot by Frank North. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jack Beaver. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Derek Chambers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marcia Monolescue and Gillian Harrison and Fella Edmonds carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0247746 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.