Rocketship X-M
"The screen's first story of man's conquest of space!"
Originally released in 1950. Rocketship X-M is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Kurt Neumann. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, and John Emery
Synopsis
Astronauts blast off to explore the moon on Rocketship X-M or "Rocketship eXploration Moon". A spacecraft malfunction and some fuel miscalculations cause them to end up landing on Mars. On Mars, evidence of a once powerful civilization is found. The scientists determined that an atomic war destroyed most of the Martians. Those that survived reverted to a caveman like existence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (52 votes)
Budget
$94K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Bridges
as Colonel Floyd Graham
Osa Massen
as Dr. Lisa Van Horn
John Emery
as Dr. Karl Eckstrom
Noah Beery Jr.
as Major William Corrigan
Hugh O'Brian
as Harry Chamberlain
Morris Ankrum
as Dr. Ralph Fleming
Patrick Aherne
as Reporter #1
Sherry Moreland
as Martian girl
John Dutra
as Physician
Kathy Marlowe
as Reporter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $94,000
Production Companies
- Lippert Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship X-M about?
Astronauts blast off to explore the moon on Rocketship X-M or "Rocketship eXploration Moon". A spacecraft malfunction and some fuel miscalculations cause them to end up landing on Mars. On Mars, ev...
Who directed Rocketship X-M?
Rocketship X-M was directed by Kurt Neumann.
How long is Rocketship X-M?
Rocketship X-M has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Rocketship X-M released?
Rocketship X-M was released on June 2, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rocketship X-M?
The main cast of Rocketship X-M includes Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, John Emery, Noah Beery Jr., Hugh O'Brian.