The Land Unknown (1957) Thriller Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure
The Land Unknown (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.07/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
The Land Unknown Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: On a naval expedition to Antarctica, three men and reporter Maggie Hathaway crash-land in a crater 1000 m below sea level. There, they encounter steamy tropical forest, dinosaurs, carnivorous plants, and human footprints, as Maggie"s clothes become more and more abbreviated.
Tagline: DEEP IN THE ANTARCTIC WILDERNESS! (original print ad - all caps)
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The Land Unknown Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Land Unknown Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 30, 1957
Writers: László Görög, William N. Robson, Charles Palmer
Producers: William Alland
Musicians: Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein
Cinematographers: Ellis W. Carter
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The Land Unknown (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Land Unknown Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jock Mahoney | ... | Commander Alan Roberts |
| Shirley Patterson | ... | Margaret Hathaway (as Shawn Smith) |
| William Reynolds | ... | Lt. Jack Carmen |
| Henry Brandon | ... | Dr. Carl Hunter |
| Douglas Kennedy | ... | Capt. Burnham (as Douglas R. Kennedy) |
| Phil Harvey | ... | Steve Miller |
| Ralph Brooks | ... | Man at Briefing (uncredited) |
| George Calliga | ... | Man at Briefing (uncredited) |
| Tom Coleman | ... | Man at Briefing (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | ... | Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited) |
| Bing Russell | ... | Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | ... | Officer at Briefing (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jock Mahoney, as Commander Alan Roberts, passed away at age 70 in Bremerton, Wash.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Jack Mahoney | Jock O'Mahomey | Jack O'Mahoney | Jacques O'Mahoney | Jock O'Mahoney - Shirley Patterson, as Margaret Hathaway (as Shawn Smith), passed away at age 72 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Shawn Smith - William Reynolds – Lt. Jack Carmen
- Henry Brandon, as Dr. Carl Hunter, passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Harry Brandon | Henry Kleinbach - Douglas Kennedy, as Capt. Burnham (as Douglas R. Kennedy), passed away at age 57 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Keith Douglas | Douglas R. Kennedy | Doug Kennedy - Phil Harvey (b. May 11, 1921) – Steve Miller
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Philip Harvey - Ralph Brooks, as Man at Briefing (uncredited), passed away at age 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Ralph Brooke | Ralf Brooks - George Calliga, as Man at Briefing (uncredited), passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Tom Coleman, as Man at Briefing (uncredited), passed away at age 62 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Thomas Coleman - Kenner G. Kemp, as Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited), passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Kenner Kemp - Bing Russell, as Radio Operator (uncredited), passed away at age 76 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Neil Russell - Bert Stevens, as Officer at Briefing (uncredited), passed away at age 59 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces
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