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Visit to a Small Planet is a american film of genre Science fiction directed by Norman Taurog released in USA on 4 february 1960 with Jerry Lewis
Visit to a Small Planet (1960)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 4 february 1960
Length 1h25
Directed by Norman Taurog
OriginUSA
Themes Comedy science fiction films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Films about extraterrestrial life
Rating58%
Visit to a Small Planet is a 1960 Paramount Pictures comic science fiction film starring Jerry Lewis and based on a play by Gore Vidal. The picture was released on February 4, 1960. Visit to a Small Planet debuted as a television production, then was reworked as a Broadway play starring Cyril Ritchard and Eddie Mayehoff.
Synopsis
Kreton (Jerry Lewis) is an alien from outer space who is fascinated by human beings. Against the wishes of his teacher, he repeatedly visits Earth. During his latest visit, his teacher reluctantly agrees to allow him to stay and study the humans. He becomes friends with a suburban family and stays with them, after they agree to keep his alien status a secret. Along the way, he falls in love with their daughter (Joan Blackman). However, there is a force field around him that prevents any physical contact as his race has abolished any form of affection.Actors
Jerry Lewis
(Kreton)
Joan Blackman
(Ellen Spelding)
Earl Holliman
(Conrad)
Fred Clark
(Major Roger Putnam Spelding)
Orangey
(Clementine (uncredited))
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