War of the Satellites

Life magazine says - "The ultimate in scientific monsters"

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Science FictionHorror

An "unknown force" declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere.

Released: May 18, 1958

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Dick Miller

Dave Boyer

Susan Cabot

Sybil Carrington

Richard Devon

Dr. Pol Van Ponder

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