Mysterious Island
"SEE Sensational Inter-Space Serial Thrills...as Mercury Space Ship Invades..."
Originally released in 1951. Mysterious Island is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. With a runtime of 4h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Crane, Marshall Reed, and Karen Randle
Synopsis
It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island with very unusual inhabitants. Also landing, in a better aircraft, is Rulu, a visitor from Mercury. She seeks a radio-active material that will enable her to manufacture an explosive that will destroy the world or, at least, the portion known as Earth in this 15 Chapter Serial from the 1950s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
4h 12m
252 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Crane
as Capt. Cyrus Harding
Marshall Reed
as Jack Pencroft
Karen Randle
as Rulu of Mercury
Ralph Hodges
as Herbert 'Bert' Brown
Gene Roth
as Pirate Capt. Shard
Hugh Prosser
as Gideon Spillet
Leonard Penn
as Capt. Nemo
Terry Frost
as Ayrton - The Wild Man
Rusty Wescoatt
as Moley - Shard Henchman
Bernie Hamilton
as Neb
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mysterious Island about?
It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island w...
Who directed Mysterious Island?
Mysterious Island was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
How long is Mysterious Island?
Mysterious Island has a runtime of 4 hours and 12 minutes (252 minutes total).
When was Mysterious Island released?
Mysterious Island was released on September 13, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mysterious Island?
The main cast of Mysterious Island includes Richard Crane, Marshall Reed, Karen Randle, Ralph Hodges, Gene Roth.