First Man into Space
"The picture that leaps ahead of the headlines!"
Originally released in 1959. First Man into Space is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Robert Day. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, and Bill Edwards
Synopsis
The first pilot to leave Earth's atmosphere lands, then vanishes; but something with a craving for blood prowls the countryside...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1959
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marshall Thompson
as Cmdr. Charles Ernest Prescott
Marla Landi
as Tia Francesca
Bill Edwards
as Lt. Dan Milton Prescott
Robert Ayres
as Capt. Ben Richards
Carl Jaffe
as Dr. Paul von Essen
Bill Nagy
as Police Chief Wilson
Roger Delgado
as Mexican Consul - Ramon de Guerrera
John McLaren
as State Dept. Official, Harold Atkins
Spencer Teakle
as Ratings Control Room
Chuck Keyser
as Ratings Control Room
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amalgamated Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Man into Space about?
The first pilot to leave Earth's atmosphere lands, then vanishes; but something with a craving for blood prowls the countryside...
Who directed First Man into Space?
First Man into Space was directed by Robert Day.
How long is First Man into Space?
First Man into Space has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was First Man into Space released?
First Man into Space was released on February 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Man into Space?
The main cast of First Man into Space includes Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres, Carl Jaffe.