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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cute couple getting together.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 19 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 sci-fi movies, −20 min on the typical 99
typical 9979Half of all sci-fi movies run 90–112 min.
Released
1954
April 1, 1954
72 years ago
Genres
Science FictionComedyFamilyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism11 of 11
Charles CoburnMayor Ed Johnson
Spring ByingtonJustice Amelia Brown
Anne FrancisJune Brown
John AgarTom Baxter
George WinslowTimmy
Stanley ClementsBob
Emory ParnellBig Bill Watkins
June ClayworthHarriet Snedley
Don HaggertyOfficer Mike O'Brien
Beverly GarlandLudine
Byron FoulgerCard Player Wearing Glasses (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Oscar Rudolph Director
Writing · 2
- Lenny Bruce Writer
- Jack Henley Writer
Production · 1
- Leonard Goldstein Producer
Camera · 1
- John F. Seitz Director of Photography
Sound · 1
- Lionel Newman Original Music Composer
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