The Sixth Column

Name: The Sixth Column
Director: George McCowan
Genre: Science Fiction, TV Movie
Released: 1970-01-01
Duration: 74 min
Cast: Lloyd Bridges, Angie Dickinson, Harry Basch, Daniel J. Travanti, Allen Jaffe

1970Dir. George McCowan1h 14m

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The Sixth Column is one of those intriguing TV movies from the early '70s, directed by George McCowan. It dives into a war between two alien races, and it's fascinating how they choose to disguise themselves as humans. The atmosphere is quite tense, with a nice mix of suspense and sci-fi elements. The pacing can feel a bit slow at times, but it builds up an interesting tension. What’s really unique are those special glasses they use to spot each other—it's a neat practical effect that adds a layer of cleverness. Performances vary, but they bring out the paranoia of the characters effectively, making you question who’s who. It’s definitely a curiosity from its era.

Unique take on alien encountersInteresting practical effectsReflects 70s TV movie storytelling style