Conquest of Space (1955) Sci-Fi
Conquest of Space (1955) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Apr 20, 1955 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 21m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.30/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.0/10
Conquest of Space Plot Synopsis:
An American-led team of International astronauts leave their space station on the first mission to Mars, but the captain's religious beliefs may get in the way.
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Conquest of Space Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1955 (more 1955 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 81 minutes / Genres: Sci-Fi
Directors: Byron Haskin
Stars: Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, Mickey Shaughnessy, Phil Foster, William Redfield … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Apr 20, 1955Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Conquest of Space Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 20, 1955
Writers: Chesley Bonestell, Willy Ley, Philip Yordan
Producers: Frank Freeman Jr., George Pal
Musicians: Van Cleave
Cinematographers: Lionel Lindon
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Conquest of Space Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Brooke | ... | Gen. Samuel T. Merritt |
| Eric Fleming | ... | Capt. Barney Merritt |
| Mickey Shaughnessy | ... | Sgt. Mahoney |
| Phil Foster | ... | Jackie Siegle |
| William Redfield | ... | Roy Cooper |
| William Hopper | ... | Dr. George Fenton |
| Benson Fong | ... | Imoto |
| Ross Martin | ... | Andre Fodor |
| Vito Scotti | ... | Sanella |
| John Dennis | ... | Donkersgoed |
| Michael Fox | ... | Elsbach |
| Joan Shawlee | ... | Rosie McCann |
| Iphigenie Castiglioni | ... | Mrs. Heinz Fodor |
| Dan Barton | ... | Crewman (uncredited) |
| Kei Thin Chung | ... | Japanese Replacement (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Clooney | ... | Musical Number (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Don Dunning | ... | Replacement Soldier (uncredited) |
| Fred Essler | ... | Assistant Station Announcer (uncredited) |
| Rand Harper | ... | Rocket Pilot (uncredited) |
| Maurice Hart | ... | Radio Announcer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Walter Brooke, as Gen. Samuel T. Merritt, passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Walter Brooks - Eric Fleming, as Capt. Barney Merritt, passed away at age 41 in T.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m) - Mickey Shaughnessy – Sgt. Mahoney
- Phil Foster – Jackie Siegle
- William Redfield – Roy Cooper
- William Hopper, as Dr. George Fenton, passed away at age 55 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: DeWolf Hopper Jr. | Bill Hopper | De Wolf Hopper | DeWolf Hopper | William Dewolf Hopper - Benson Fong, as Imoto, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Ross Martin, as Andre Fodor, passed away at age 61 in Ramona, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ross & Olavee - Vito Scotti – Sanella
- John Dennis, as Donkersgoed, passed away at age 78 in Apple Valley, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Bob Brophy | Johnny Dennis - Michael Fox, as Elsbach, passed away at age 75 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Mike Fox - Joan Shawlee, as Rosie McCann, passed away at age 61 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Joan Fulton - Iphigenie Castiglioni, as Mrs. Heinz Fodor, passed away at age 67 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Iphegenia Castiglioni - Dan Barton, as Crewman (uncredited), passed away at age 88 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Dan Burton - Kei Thin Chung – Japanese Replacement (uncredited)
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