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4.9/10
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An astronaut crew on their way to the Moon are unexpectedly propelled by gravitational forces and end up on Mars instead.An astronaut crew on their way to the Moon are unexpectedly propelled by gravitational forces and end up on Mars instead.An astronaut crew on their way to the Moon are unexpectedly propelled by gravitational forces and end up on Mars instead.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Patrick Aherne
- Reporter #1
- (as Patrick Ahern)
Kathy Marlowe
- Reporter
- (as Katherine Marlowe)
Tom Coleman
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
James Conaty
- Doctor Taking Lisa's Blood Pressure
- (uncredited)
Sam Harris
- Reporter at Press Briefing
- (uncredited)
Judd Holdren
- Reporter #3
- (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Barry Norton
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Orville H. Hampton
- Kurt Neumann
- Dalton Trumbo(uncredited)
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- TriviaThis movie contained a sequence showing the consequences of atomic war on Mars, and how it had destroyed the once advanced Martian civilization. This is one of the first times a movie showed the dangers of atomic war, and might have actually been the first.
- GoofsWeightlessness appears to affect some props (harmonica, jacket), but not others (sandwich, papers, long hair, ties).
- Quotes
Dr. Ralph Fleming: Tomorrow we start construction of RXM-2.
- Alternate versionsIn the original theatrical version, the Mars scenes were tinted pink/red.
- ConnectionsEdited into Lost Continent (1951)
Featured review
ONE OF THE MOST ATMOSPHERIC OF THE 50'S SCI-FI'S
Writer-Producer-Director Kurt Neumann put together an excellent ensemble cast, and accomplished having Lippert Pictures finance this $96,000 venture in 1950. This is a simple picture that works due to fine direction, players and technical staff. Karl Struss, one of Hollywood's most admired photographers, lensed the picture. One of the best known American composers, Ferde Grofe, wrote the musical score, and one reviewer found it more original than John Williams' STAR WARS score. Although the technical knowledge that exists today dates the picture somewhat, this picture is not campy because it has a serious tone to it, and most audiences key in on that. The original soundtrack recording of the score received an LP release on the Starlog label during the 70's. There are now moves underfoot to re-record the entire score for a CD release, possibly in 2001.
ROCKETSHIP XM received some updates in the 70s, when some new special effects scenes were shot and released on VHS. This version is currently available from video sources.
ROCKETSHIP XM received some updates in the 70s, when some new special effects scenes were shot and released on VHS. This version is currently available from video sources.
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- Journey into the Unknown
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- Budget
- $94,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 17 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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