Movie: Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

Top 10 Billed Cast

Forrest J. Ackerman
Forrest J. Ackerman

Himself

Carl Anthony
Carl Anthony

Himself

Stephen C. Apostolof
Stephen C. Apostolof

Himself

Conrad Brooks
Conrad Brooks

Himself

Paul Marco
Paul Marco

Himself

Maila Nurmi
Maila Nurmi

Herself

Crawford John Thomas
Crawford John Thomas

Himself

Harry Thomas
Harry Thomas

Himself

Gregory Walcott
Gregory Walcott

Himself

Lee Harris
Lee Harris

Narrator / Host

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    A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers about the film, its lasting legacy, and its creator, Edward D. Wood Jr.

  • Release Date

    1992-01-01

  • Average

    6.9

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    English
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