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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

  • 5.9 /10

  • 54

  • 33%

Plot

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.

Cast

Bud Abbott as Lester
Bud Abbott

as Lester

Lou Costello as Orville
Lou Costello

as Orville

Mari Blanchard as Allura
Mari Blanchard

as Allura

Robert Paige as Dr. Wilson
Robert Paige

as Dr. Wilson

Horace McMahon as Mugsy
Horace McMahon

as Mugsy

Martha Hyer as Janie Howe
Martha Hyer

as Janie Howe

Jack Kruschen as Harry
Jack Kruschen

as Harry

Joe Kirk as Dr. Orvilla
Joe Kirk

as Dr. Orvilla

Jean Willes as Capt. Olivia
Jean Willes

as Capt. Olivia

Anita Ekberg as Venusian Guard
Anita Ekberg

as Venusian Guard

Movie Facts

Rated

  • Approved

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • April 6, 1953

Production Companies

  • Universal International Pictures

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

  • Italiano

Budget

  • $762,446.00

Revenue

  • $1,250,000.00

Runtime

  • 1.28 hrs

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Reviews

Better than its reputation suggests. Abbott and Costello Go To Mars sees the popular duo tackle a sci-fi theme that was to be so prevalent in the 50s. It's directed by Charles Lamont and the co-star line up features Robert Paige, Horace McMahon, Mari Blanchard, Martha Hyer & Jack Kruschen. The plot sees Bud & Lou as Lester and Orville respectively, who accidentally find themselves on a rocket…