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They're too wild for one world! - Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
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Title: Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Release Date: 6 Apr 1953

Runtime: 1h 17m

Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction

Director: Universal International Pictures

Production Companies: Universal International Pictures

Overview: Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.5 (50 votes)

Cast

  • Lester: Bud Abbott
  • Orville: Lou Costello
  • Allura: Mari Blanchard
  • Dr. Wilson: Robert Paige
  • Mugsy: Horace McMahon
  • Janie Howe: Martha Hyer
  • Harry: Jack Kruschen
  • Dr. Orvilla: Joe Kirk
  • Capt. Olivia: Jean Willes
  • Venusian Guard: Anita Ekberg
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