Invasion, U.S.A. (1952)

Though the 1985 Chuck Norris film is better known there is another movie that shares the title of 'Invasion, U.S.A.' and in fact is decades older. Cheaply made, good portions take place within a Manhattan bar and much of the fighting is stock footage, the film is a rallying cry to increase defense spending and anti-commie paranoia. Chronicling an enemy (Soviet, but they never actually say the word) invasion of the U.S., first Alaska, then Washington, Oregon, California and on east. Pretty successful at the time of its release $1.2 million on a $187,000 budget, it does not hold up, 'The Red Menace' and 'Amerika' are better variations on a similar them. At times laugh out loud funny, but not often enough. Trick ending kind of pissed me off. *