Martian Invasion was a "B" movie filmed in the Nevada desert, staring Slim and Maguire as police officers. It was directed, Goldheimer, who had been given his last chance at making a successful movie. Financial backing, of four million dollars, was invested by the mysterious Mr Stutt, who also helped to supervise the movie. The film was produced by Bletcher.
Starring[]
Unknown Irish Actor, Maguire, and supporting actor, Slim, starred as the trapped policemen.
Supporting Cast[]
The Martians are played by Pete and Ray.
On Set Filmcrew and Support[]
(special effects guy)
Camera supervision and financial backing
The Plot[]
Two policemen, responding to a flying saucer report, find themselves attacked by Martians and trapped in a cave.
Props[]
Very few props were needed, but the star of the show was the full size Martian flying saucer with its gas canister launcher.
Scene 141[]
The Martians have the Police officers trapped in a cave, they will not "surrender" so the Martian seals them in.
Unbeknown to Goldheimer, the Hood (disguised as Mr. Stutt) has increased the explosive charges.
Puppet Gallery[]
Other Appearances (Isn't That...?)[]
- 1. See: Maguire
- 2. Slim
- 3. Pete
- 4. Ray
- 5. Bletcher
- 6. Director of Photography
- 7. Production Manager
- 8. Brian
- 9. Make-up Girl
- 10. Mr. Stutt
- 11. Props supervisor is the Bill Craddock puppet.
- 12. Movie script editor: also appears as a TV Reporter (Sun Probe)
- 13. Sound engineer: Banino