01 Jun 1955
This Island Earth
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Simon
He loves you. Do what he says.
A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living being from another planet.
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Alan Arkin Simon Mendelssohn
Madeline Kahn Dr. Cynthia Mallory
William Finley Fichandler
Wallace Shawn Eric Van Dongen
Max Wright Leon Hundertwasser
Fred Gwynne Maj. Gen. Korey
Austin Pendleton Dr. Carl Becker
Judy Graubart Lisa
Keith Szarabajka Josh
Ann Risley Pam
Dick Cavett Himself
Billie Perkins Commune Member
Jayant Barundi
Pierre Epstein Military Aide
Roy Cooper General's Aide
Rex Robbins Army Doctor
David Warrilow Blades
David Gideon Security Guard
Hetty Galen Simon's Mother (voice)
Remak Ramsay TV Newscaster
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