The Sky Calls movie poster

The Sky Calls

September 12, 1959 1h 17m 3.6/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1959. The Sky Calls is a science fiction film. directed by Aleksandr Kozyr. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ivan Pereverzev, Gurgen Tonunts, and Aleksandr Shvorin

Synopsis

This movie follows the crew of the spaceship Homeland, preparing for the first manned mission to Mars. When an American ship, Typhoon, rushes to beat them and suffers a critical malfunction, the Soviets divert their mission to attempt a rescue. Stranded on the asteroid Icarus with depleted fuel, the cosmonauts await a desperate rescue mission that may cost another crew their lives.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 12, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 3.6/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Dovzhenko Film Studios
  • Mosfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sky Calls about?

This movie follows the crew of the spaceship Homeland, preparing for the first manned mission to Mars. When an American ship, Typhoon, rushes to beat them and suffers a critical malfunction, the So...

Who directed The Sky Calls?

The Sky Calls was directed by Aleksandr Kozyr.

How long is The Sky Calls?

The Sky Calls has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was The Sky Calls released?

The Sky Calls was released on September 12, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Sky Calls?

The main cast of The Sky Calls includes Ivan Pereverzev, Gurgen Tonunts, Aleksandr Shvorin, Konstantin Bartashevich, Larisa Borisenko.