Battle Beyond the Sun
"The GIGANTIC battle! Which race will win...and rule the universe?"
Originally released in 1959. Battle Beyond the Sun is a science fiction film. directed by Mikhail Karyukov. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ivan Pereverzev, Aleksandr Shvorin, and Larisa Borisenko
Synopsis
Battle Beyond the Sun (1962) is the English-dubbed and re-edited American version of the 1959 Soviet film Nebo Zovyot (The Heavens Call). Acquired by Roger Corman and reworked by a young Francis Ford Coppola, the film relocates its Cold War “space race” to a fictional future where rival nations—North Hemis and South Hemis—compete to reach Mars first. When one crew’s mission goes awry, their rivals risk their own flight to attempt a daring rescue near the Martian moons, where strange cosmic dangers await.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
Ivan Pereverzev
as Yevgeny Petrovich Kornev
Aleksandr Shvorin
as Craig Matthews
Larisa Borisenko
as Olga
Konstantin Bartashevich
as Robert Clark
Gurgen Tonunts
as Verst (Capt. Torrance - US)
Valentin Chernyak
as Somov (Paul Clinton - US)
Viktor Dobrovolsky
as Demchenko (Commander Daniels - US)
Aleksandra Popova
as Korneva (Dr. Ruth Gordon - US)
Taisiya Lytvynenko
as Lena
Lev Lobov
as Sashko (Johnson - US)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
- The Filmgroup
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Beyond the Sun about?
Battle Beyond the Sun (1962) is the English-dubbed and re-edited American version of the 1959 Soviet film Nebo Zovyot (The Heavens Call). Acquired by Roger Corman and reworked by a young Francis Fo...
Who directed Battle Beyond the Sun?
Battle Beyond the Sun was directed by Mikhail Karyukov.
How long is Battle Beyond the Sun?
Battle Beyond the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Battle Beyond the Sun released?
Battle Beyond the Sun was released on September 12, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battle Beyond the Sun?
The main cast of Battle Beyond the Sun includes Ivan Pereverzev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Larisa Borisenko, Konstantin Bartashevich, Gurgen Tonunts.