MST3K


For the MADS presentation, see MADS - Battle of the Worlds.

Battle of the Worlds is a 1961 Italian-made science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti.

Plot[]

An asteroid enters Earth's atmosphere, releasing UFOs that attempt to conquer the planet.

Cast[]

  • Claude Rains as Professor Benson
  • Bill Carter as Commander Bob Cole
  • Umberto Orsini as Dr. Fred Steele
  • Maya Brent as Eve Barnett
  • Jacqueline Derval as Cathy Cole

Notes[]

MST3K Connections[]

  • Director Antonio Margheriti was also director for Killer Fish.
  • Writer Ennio De Concini was also writer for Hercules Unchained and Hercules.
  • Renzo Palmer (Barrington) also portrayed Mr. Hammond in Diabolik.
  • Carlo D'Angelo (Gen. Varreck) also portrayed Creonte in Hercules Unchained and Fernand Lamas in Secret Agent Super Dragon.
  • Joe Pollini (Pat) was also first assistant director for The Pumaman and assistant director for Killer Fish.
  • Massimo Righi (Lewis Boyd) also portrayed Al in Danger!! Death Ray
  • Giuliano Gemma (Moran) also portrayed Melanippo in Hercules Unchained.
  • Antonio Corevi (missile launch control technician) also portrayed Rubio in Hercules Against the Moon Men
  • John Karlsen (United Commission leader) also portrayed Blossom in Il Natale Che Quasi Non Fu.
  • Production designer Giorgio Giovannini was also assistant architect for Hercules Unchained.
  • Set decorator Massimo Tavazzi was also set decorator for Hercules Unchained and Operation Double 007.
  • Assistant camera Danilo Desideri was also assistant camera for Hercules Unchained.
  • Production secretary Giovanni Masini was also production manager for Operation Double 007.

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