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Earth Vs The Flying Saucers

Before Belgian movie poster for the classic 1956 American science fiction film "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers". The French title, prominent on the poster, is "L'Invasion des soucoupes volantes". Film Details Release Date: June 13, 1956 Director: Fred F. Sears Starring: Hugh Marlowe and Joan Taylor Special Effects: The legendary stop-motion animation effects, including the iconic flying saucer design and the destruction of Washington, D.C. landmarks, were created by Ray Harryhausen. Plot: An alien race from a dying solar system arrives on Earth and demands the planet's surrender. After the military opens fire on their landing party, a scientist, Dr. Russell Marvin (Hugh Marlowe), races against time to develop a weapon to stop the invasion fleet. Inspiration: The storyline was suggested by the bestselling 1953 non-fiction book Flying Saucers from Outer Space by Major Donald Keyhoe. Poster Details This specific poster is an original Belgian release poster, notable for its bilingual text (French and Dutch) and unique artwork.