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War of the Satellites

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 6m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.5K
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War of the Satellites (1958)
HorrorSci-Fi

An "unknown force" declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere.An "unknown force" declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere.An "unknown force" declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere.

  • Director
    • Roger Corman
  • Writers
    • Irving Block
    • Lawrence L. Goldman
    • Jack Rabin
  • Stars
    • Dick Miller
    • Susan Cabot
    • Richard Devon
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roger Corman
    • Writers
      • Irving Block
      • Lawrence L. Goldman
      • Jack Rabin
    • Stars
      • Dick Miller
      • Susan Cabot
      • Richard Devon
    • 45User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast19

    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Dave Boyer
    Susan Cabot
    Susan Cabot
    • Sybil Carrington
    Richard Devon
    Richard Devon
    • Dr. Pol Van Ponder
    Eric Sinclair
    Eric Sinclair
    • Dr. Howard Lazar
    Michael Fox
    Michael Fox
    • Jason ibn Akad
    Robert Shayne
    Robert Shayne
    • Cole Hotchkiss
    Jered Barclay
    • John Compo
    • (as Jerry Barclay)
    John Brinkley
    • Crew Member
    Tony Miller
    • Assistant Astrogator
    Bruno VeSota
    Bruno VeSota
    • Mr. LeMoine
    • (as Bruno Ve Sota)
    Jay Sayer
    • Jay
    Mitzi McCall
    Mitzi McCall
    • Mitzi
    Roy Gordon
    Roy Gordon
    • The President
    Beach Dickerson
    Beach Dickerson
    • Crewman with Gun
    Jim Knight
    • Reporter
    • (as James Knight)
    Pat Clement
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Corman
    Roger Corman
    • Ground Control
    • (uncredited)
    James Gonzalez
    James Gonzalez
    • Technician
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roger Corman
    • Writers
      • Irving Block
      • Lawrence L. Goldman
      • Jack Rabin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews45

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'War of the Satellites' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      From the time this movie was conceived, it was reportedly only eight weeks later that the completed movie was playing in theatres.
    • Goofs
      When Susan Cabot enters the "solar energy room," she opens the door from her right-hand side. When Richard Devon follows her in, he opens the door from his left-hand side.
    • Quotes
      • Dr. Pol Van Ponder: There's an old saying. "If you just want something, send someone for it. But if you really want it, go yourself".
    • Connections
      Edited into Night of the Blood Beast (1958)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 18, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Planet der toten Seelen
    • Production companies
      • Allied Artists Pictures
      • Santa Cruz Productions Inc.
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 6m(66 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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