The read
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
In 1960, a pilot testing an experimental rocket powered aircraft accidentally flies into the future and finds himself in a sealed city whose people suspect he is a spy from outside their walls, but who want to keep him to procreate with the ruler's daughter because the majority of the inhabitants are sterile.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Edgar G. UlmerDirector
- Arthur C. PierceScreenplay
- Darrell CalkerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert ClarkeMajor William Allison
- Darlene TompkinsPrincess Trirene
- Vladimir SokoloffThe Supreme
- Boyd 'Red' MorganCaptain
- Stephen BekassyGen. Karl Kruse
- John van DreelenDr. Bourman
- Arianne UlmerCapt. Markova
- Ken KnoxCol. Marty Martin
- Neil FletcherAir Force Chief
- Jack HermanDr. Richman
- William ShephardGen. York
- James 'Ike' AltgensSecretary Lloyd Patterson
Stills
Themes
futuretime warpdeaf-mutetime travelu.s. air forceattempt to escapesterilityromanceheld captiverevolttest pilotair force pilot