The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
Astronauts blast off to explore the moon on Rocketship X-M or "Rocketship eXploration Moon". A spacecraft malfunction and some fuel miscalculations cause them to end up landing on Mars. On Mars, evidence of a once powerful civilization is found. The scientists determine that an atomic war destroyed most of the Martians. Those that survived reverted to a caveman like existence.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
56 audience votes
Key crew
- Ferde Grofé Sr.Original Music Composer
- Kurt NeumannDirector
- Kurt NeumannWriter
Cast
- Lloyd BridgesColonel Floyd Graham
- Osa MassenDr. Lisa Van Horn
- John EmeryDr. Karl Eckstrom
- Noah Beery Jr.Major William Corrigan
- Hugh O'BrianHarry Chamberlain
- Morris AnkrumDr. Ralph Fleming
- Patrick AherneReporter #1
- Sherry MorelandMartian girl
- John DutraPhysician
- Kathy MarloweReporter
- Tom ColemanReporter (uncredited)
- James ConatyDoctor Taking Lisa's Blood Pressure (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
space travel