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)
The acting is very good, though sometimes stiff, as some late-60s acting can be. It can also be somewhat wordy and even melodramatic, especially after the plot theme reveals itself. Visually, it has a scene that resembles one in the previous year's "2001: A Space Odyssey", and that tends to date the movie. Some of the actors went on to star in the 1970 TV show "UFO," which is delightfully campy and worth checking out on DVD.
Despite these small points, the space flight itself is realistic, and considering this was 1969, the scenes inside the cockpit of the spacecraft also had a realistic look. (Look for some 1990s/2000s video technology in use, too!) One thing: I suspect a love scene has been cut, but I can't prove it! It would have been a distraction anyway.
Unlike most Sci-Fi films, this film will make you think about the plot, and that's well worth a look. I'm pleased to have this film in my video library.
- Movie Steve
- Apr 15, 2000
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $332,750
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1