The Space Children (1958)

About

The Space Children is a science-fiction film directed by Jack Arnold and features a cast that includes Michel Ray, Jackie Coogan, and Russell Johnson. The story revolves around a group of children living near a military base working on a rocket called "The Thunderer," designed to launch a nuclear device into orbit. The children encounter a small alien life form that communicates with them telepathically. Under its influence, they embark on a mission to sabotage the rocket launch, believing it poses a threat to humanity. The film addresses themes of nuclear fear and the innocence of childhood. It presents a pacifist message, suggesting that children can recognize the dangers of nuclear weapons better than adults. While it has been critiqued for its low budget and simplistic plot, it remains a notable example of 1950s sci-fi cinema.

Archive

Internet Archive, in Science fiction films

Licence or status

Public Domain Mark 1.0, as the Internet Archive states it. Its uploader marked it public domain; the US Copyright Office's records show its copyright renewed on 1 April 1986 by Paramount Pictures Corporation (PWH) (U.S. Copyright Office, Copyright Public Records System, renewal registration RE0000292407, renewal RE0000292407).

Credit

Jack Arnold

Language

English

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