This is an introduction to “The Day It Came to Earth”, a Horror and Sci-Fi movie released in 1977. The film is noted for where it was shot, who played what roles, and various other interesting details about the film’s production. The movie features a glowing meteor, mafia hitmen, college students, and subsequent thrill.
Where it Filmed?
The movie’s filming took place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. However, specific filming dates have not been provided. Little Rock has been the central location where all scenes of the movie were captured.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Wink Roberts | Eddie Newton |
| Roger Manning | Ronnie McGuire |
| Robert Ginnaven | Lt. Kelly |
| Delight De Bruine | Sally Baxter |
| Rita Wilson | Debbie |
| George Gobel | Prof. Bartholomew |
| Ed Love | The Creature / Lou Jacoby |
| Lyle Armstrong | Sgt. Larry Pinkerton |
| Bill Elfstrom | Mayor Taylor |
| Bill Eubanks | Mayor’s Aide |
| Joe Barone | First Gangster |
| Conrad Rothmann | Second Gangster |
| Lou Hoffman | Desk Sergeant (Frank) |
| LeRoy Slaughter | Drunk Driver |
| Bill Borne | Police Photographer (Bobby) |
| J.W. Best | First Policeman |
| James Parnell | Second Policeman |
| Paul Clark | Third Policeman |
| Paula Means | Sorority Officer |
| Dinah McKinnie | Sorority Officer |
| Diane Yanniger | Dorm Receptionist |
| George Stewart | Campus Security Guard |
| Dick Curtis | Tear Gas Officer (Curtis) |
| Lee Nelson | Animal Control Officer |
| Glen Arnold | Fourth Policeman |
| Betty Elleins | College Student |
| Linda Howerton | College Student |
| Shannon McKennis | College Student |
| Monica Thaxton | College Student |
| Jim Bailey | College Student |
| Mike Harris | College Student |
| Elaina Henley | College Student |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was released in the year 1977.
- The film belongs to the Horror and Sci-Fi genre.
- The movie has a duration of approximately 88 minutes.
- The movie was directed by Harry Thomason and written by Paul Fisk.
- Stars of the movie include Wink Roberts, Roger Manning, and Robert Ginnaven among others.
- There were 16 user reviews and 8 critic reviews for the film.
- The movie premiered in the United States and was certified PG in Norway and the US.
- Trivia: The cast includes Rita Wilson, who is the wife of Tom Hanks. This was her film debut.
- The film’s scenes were shot in Eastmancolor.
- The film’s storyline includes key elements such as swimming, college, meteor, roommate, and gangster.
- The film was also known as “Le jour où il arriva sur la terre” in France, “El extraño caso de Lou Jacobi” in Spain, and “Hevneren fra dypet” in Norway.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Latitude: 34.7444618
- Longitude: -92.2880157
- Place ID: ChIJm1YfoTSh0ocRF1vzDRD1BTQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Little Rock, AR, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
