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When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save one of the astronauts Colonel Calder, the mission commander. A young boy also recovers what turns out to be a specimen of an alien creature. Growing at a fantastic rate, it manages to escape and eventually threatens the city of Rome.
A manned space mission returns to Earth carrying a specimen from Venus. This creature, initially small, grows into a monstrous threat, escaping its containment and wreaking havoc across Rome. The military mobilizes to stop the colossal alien before it causes further destruction.
A classic of 1950s B-movie science fiction, '20 Million Miles to Earth' is often praised for its charming stop-motion effects by Ray Harryhausen, despite its low budget. While critical reception at the time was mixed, it has since gained a cult following for its imaginative creature design and thrilling set pieces.
Praised for Ray Harryhausen's groundbreaking stop-motion animation, particularly the memorable Ymir creature.
Appreciated as a fun, albeit B-movie, science fiction adventure with a compelling monster.
Sometimes criticized for its simple plot and acting, but widely enjoyed for its visual effects and suspense.
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The Ymir creature's design was inspired by a creature from Greek mythology. Ray Harryhausen famously used a horse chestnut for the Ymir's head in the stop-motion sequences.
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Why is it always, always so costly for Man to move from the present to the future? 20 Million Miles to Earth is written by Bob Williams and Christopher Knopf from an original treatment by Charlott Knight. The film was produced by Charles...
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