The Silent Star
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Originally released in 1960. The Silent Star is a science fiction film. directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Starring Oldřich Lukeš, Ignacy Machowski, and Julius Ongewe
Synopsis
A mysterious magnetic spool found during a construction project is discovered to have originated from Venus. A rocket expedition to Venus is launched to discover the origin of the spool and the race that created it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (80 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Oldřich Lukeš
as Prof. Harringway Hawling
Ignacy Machowski
as Prof. Saltyk
Julius Ongewe
as Talua, afrikanischer Fernsehtechniker
Mikhail Postnikov
as Prof. Arsenew
Kurt Rackelmann
as Prof. Sikarna
Günther Simon
as Robert Brinkmann, deutscher Pilot
Hua-Ta Tang
as Dr. Tchen Yu
Lucyna Winnicka
as Joan Moran
Yoko Tani
as Sumiko Ogimura, japanische Ärztin
Ruth-Maria Kubitschek
as Frau Arsenjew
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Crown International Pictures
- Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silent Star about?
A mysterious magnetic spool found during a construction project is discovered to have originated from Venus. A rocket expedition to Venus is launched to discover the origin of the spool and the rac...
Who directed The Silent Star?
The Silent Star was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
How long is The Silent Star?
The Silent Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Silent Star released?
The Silent Star was released on February 26, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silent Star?
The main cast of The Silent Star includes Oldřich Lukeš, Ignacy Machowski, Julius Ongewe, Mikhail Postnikov, Kurt Rackelmann.