The Land Unknown
"BEHIND A BARRIER OF ANTARCTIC ICE... A PARADISE OF HIDDEN TERRORS!"
Originally released in 1957. The Land Unknown is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Virgil W. Vogel. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, and William Reynolds
Synopsis
Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jock Mahoney
as Commander Harold 'Alan' Roberts
Shirley Patterson
as Margaret 'Maggie' Hathaway
William Reynolds
as Lt. Jack Carmen
Henry Brandon
as Dr. Carl Hunter
Douglas Kennedy
as Capt. Burnham
Phil Harvey
as Machinist's Mate Steve Miller
Kenner G. Kemp
as Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Bing Russell
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
as Officer at Briefing (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
as Man at Briefing (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Land Unknown about?
Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopt...
Who directed The Land Unknown?
The Land Unknown was directed by Virgil W. Vogel.
How long is The Land Unknown?
The Land Unknown has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Land Unknown released?
The Land Unknown was released on October 15, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Land Unknown?
The main cast of The Land Unknown includes Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds, Henry Brandon, Douglas Kennedy.