The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A bomb dooms the first space satellite, manned by a selfless crew, a stowaway reporter (Lois Maxwell) and a mad scientist (Donald Wolfit).
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
21 audience votes
Key crew
- John C. MatherScreenplay
- J.T. McIntoshScreenplay
- Edith DellScreenplay
- Paul DicksonDirector
- Albert ElmsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kieron MooreCmdr. Michael Haydon
- Lois MaxwellKim Hamilton
- Donald WolfitProf. Merrity
- Bryan ForbesJimmy Wheeler
- Jimmy HanleyLarry Noble
- Barry KeeganLefty
- Walter HuddProfessor Blandford
- Donald GrayCaptain Ross
- Thea GregoryBarbara Noble
- Shirley LawrenceEllen
- Peter NeilTony
- Ryck RydonReporter
Stills
Themes
sacrificestowawayspace travelexperimental bomb