Morons from Outer Space (1985)
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In this partially successful Brit sci-fi comedy, four invading aliens cannot really think their way out of a paper bag, much less conquer Earth with their superior knowledge (apparently also non-existent). Of the aliens, Desmond (Jimmy Nail) is particularly thick-headed and leaves Bernard (Mel… More In this partially successful Brit sci-fi comedy, four invading aliens cannot really think their way out of a paper bag, much less conquer Earth with their superior knowledge (apparently also non-existent). Of the aliens, Desmond (Jimmy Nail) is particularly thick-headed and leaves Bernard (Mel Smith) dangling out in space, Sandra (Joanne Pearce) attracts the romantic interest of British Commander Matteson (Dinsdale Landen), and Julian (Paul Brown) is along for the ride. After this trio causes a traffic snarl when they land on a British expressway, they are first interrogated and then given jobs in showbiz so they can support themselves. This leads to a great rock singing career, which in turn, leads to a U.S. tour -- though this does not equate rock singers and aliens. Meanwhile, Bernard has been saved from his abandonment in space by an unlikely space-wanderer who drops him off in the U.S., where he is put in an insane asylum. Sure enough, when his three companions start their U.S. tour, Bernard escapes and tries to rejoin them. The saga continues on until some sort of very unlikely rescue seems in store. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mike Hodges
- Genres
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Feb 1, 1985 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 19, 2003
- Studio
- HBO Video
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Cast
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Mel Smith
as Bernard
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Griff Rhys Jones
as Graham Sweetley
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Paul Bown
as Julian Tope
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Joanne Pearce
as Sandra Brock
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Jimmy Nail
as Desmond Brock
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Dinsdale Landen
as Comdr. Matteson
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James B. Sikking
as Col. Laribee
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Edward Arthur
as Chat Show Host
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Robert Austin
as Newscaster
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Tim Barker
as Mathematician
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R.J. Bell
as Klutz
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Derek Deadman
as Man in Car
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Joanna Dickens
as Lady Farmer
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Robin Driscoll
as Space Pilot
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Roger Hammond
as Soundman
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Barbara Hicks
as Stenographer
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George Innes
as Stanley Benson
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Michael J. Jackson
as Scientist
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David James
as Policeman
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Tristram Jellinek
as Simpson
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Andre Maranne
as Trousseaux
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Miriam Margolyes
as Lady Scientist
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Billy Mitchell
as Commander
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Pierre Olivier Bardet
as Jabowlski
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Shane Rimmer
as Redneck
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Jo Ross
as Lady in Dining Room
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Ronnie Stevens
as Hotel Manager
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Shelley Thompson
as Nurse Perce
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Des Webb
as Eskimo chief
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Ed Wiley
as Laribee's Aide
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Thick Wilson
as Duty Cop
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Robert Henderson
as Diner Customer
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Mark Lewis Jones
as Godfrey
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Bill Stewart
as Walters
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John Barcroft
as McKenzie
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Joss Buckley
as TV presenter
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John Clamp
as Bobby
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Angela Crow
as Woman in Car
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Susan Denaker
as Nurse
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Ian East
as Scientist
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Graham Fellows
as Cipher
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Leonard Fenton
as Commissionaire
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Lesley Grantham
as Policeman's Assistant
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David Haig
as Palatial House Flunkey
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John Joyce
as Chief Inspector Miller
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Karen Lancaster
as Stanley's assistant
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Lesa Lockford
as Nurse
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Pamela Mandell
as Mary
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Jimmy Mulville
as Motorway Policeman
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Christopher Northey
as Whitehall Flunkie
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John O'Toole
as Security Guard
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Diane Ricardo
as Redneck Wife
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Bob Sessions
as TV Presenter
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Peter Straker
as Choir Lead Singer
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Harriet Thorpe
as Blood Royal Lady
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Peter Whitman
as Friborg
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Richenda Carey
as Countess Gretel
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David Whitaker
as Deputy
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James Taylor
as Minister
