The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.
- Paulo Landi
- (as Franco Derosa)
- David Poulson
- (as Edward Bishop)
- EuroSEC Launch Controller
- (uncredited)
- Medical Technician
- (uncredited)
- Mongolian Rescue Crew Member
- (uncredited)
- Gantry Technician
- (uncredited)
- Suit Technician
- (uncredited)
- Medical Data Analyst
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGerry Anderson has said in interviews that he had to shoot all the important stuff with Patrick Wymark and Ian Hendry in the mornings because both were heavy drinkers, and would go for "liquid lunches" and not be able to do much in the afternoons.
- GoofsThey talk about the possibility of the astronauts having turned but orbital mechanics make this impossible for a spacecraft with limited fuel. They would have to go a full orbit around the Sun or use an immense amount of fuel - much more than they could have possibly brought with them.
- Quotes
Jason Webb: When are you going to nail him?
Mark Neuman: That depends on how much rope we give him,
Jason Webb: Lisa! This access restriction, it must be widened.
Lisa Hartmann: To whom?
Jason Webb: Hassler, Doctor Hassler!
Mark Neuman: You're serving up information on a plate. To our prime suspect.
Jason Webb: That's my responsibility. Your responsibility is this! IF he shows his hand, I don't want an arrest. Understood?
Mark Neuman: Understood.
- Alternate versionsUS prints give Roy Thinnes top billing over Ian Hendry, likely due to Thinnes being well known for his recent science-fiction TV series The Invaders (1967).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Coming Soon (1982)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $332,750
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1