Spaceship to the Unknown
Originally released in 1966. Spaceship to the Unknown is a tv movie/science fiction film. directed by Frederick Stephani.
Starring Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Frank Shannon
Synopsis
A heavy condensation of the original serial compresses the original thirteen episodes into an efficient 97 minute feature. Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Buster Crabbe
as Flash Gordon (archive footage)
Jean Rogers
as Dale Arden (archive footage)
Frank Shannon
as Dr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage)
Charles Middleton
as Ming the Merciless (archive footage)
Priscilla Lawson
as Princess Aura (archive footage)
Richard Alexander
as Prince Barin (archive footage)
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
as King Vultan (archive footage)
James Pierce
as Prince Thun (archive footage)
Earl Askam
as Officer Torch (archive footage)
Richard Tucker
as Prof. Gordon (archive footage)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
Production Companies
- Hearst Entertainment Productions
- Universal Pictures
- King Features Syndicate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spaceship to the Unknown about?
A heavy condensation of the original serial compresses the original thirteen episodes into an efficient 97 minute feature. Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is...
Who directed Spaceship to the Unknown?
Spaceship to the Unknown was directed by Frederick Stephani.
How long is Spaceship to the Unknown?
Spaceship to the Unknown has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Spaceship to the Unknown released?
Spaceship to the Unknown was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spaceship to the Unknown?
The main cast of Spaceship to the Unknown includes Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Frank Shannon, Charles Middleton, Priscilla Lawson.