Earthbound (1981 film)
Earthbound is a 1981 American comic science fiction film directed by James L. Conway.[1]
| Earthbound | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James L. Conway |
| Produced by | Michael Fisher Bill Cornford (associate producer) Charles Sellier (executive producer) |
| Written by | Michael Fisher |
| Starring | Burl Ives Todd Porter Christopher Connelly Meredith MacRae |
| Music by | Bob Summers |
| Cinematography | Paul Hipp |
| Edited by | Michael Spence |
| Distributed by | Taft International Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot summary
When a family of benevolent humanoid aliens is stranded in the Midwestern United States after their spaceship crashes, a kind innkeeper (Burl Ives) and his grandson (Todd Porter) takes them in. Once word gets out that aliens have landed, Sheriff De Rita (John Schuck) and Deputy Sweeney (Stuart Pankin) prove unable to handle the crowds. A government agent arrives (Joseph Campanella) who wants to assure that the aliens cannot intermingle with humankind.
Cast
- Burl Ives as Ned Anderson
- Todd Porter as Tommy Anderson
- Christopher Connelly as Zef
- Meredith MacRae as Lara
- Joseph Campanella as Conrad
- Marc Gilpin as Dalem
- Mindy Dow as Rosie
- Elissa Leeds as Teva
- Peter Isacksen as Willy
- John Schuck as Sheriff De Rita
- Joey Forman as Madden
- Stuart Pankin as Sweeney
- H.M. Wynant as Dave
- Doodles Weaver as Sterling
- Jesse Bennett as Gold Rush man #2
- Anne Lockhart as Mom
- Cindy Bertagnolli as Unknown Extra
- Allen Tatomer as Extra, Local Posse, Townie
- Scottie Anderson as Extra, Local Posse, Townie
Production
Parts of the film were shot in Park City, Utah.[2] The movie was developed as a TV pilot, and released theatrically when the networks showed no interest.
Reception
In Creature Feature, the movie received 2 out of 5 stars, finding the direction lacking.[3]
References
Citations
- Young 2000, p. 184.
- D'Arc, James V. (2010). When Hollywood came to town: a history of moviemaking in Utah (1st ed.). Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423605874.
- Stanley, J. (2000) Creature Feature:3rd Edition
Sources
- R. G. Young, ed. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film: Ali Baba to Zombies (1st ed.). Milwaukee: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 184. ISBN 978-1557832696.