Doomsday Machine
“See! The Earth Destroyed In A Nuclear Holocaust!”
Synopsis
Following the discovery of a doomsday machine capable of destroying Earth, the launch of a US space mission to Venus is taken over by the military.
Top Cast
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Bobby Van
Danny
Ruta Lee
Dr. Marion Turner
Mala Powers
Maj. Georgianna Bronski
James Craig
Dr. Haines
Grant Williams
Maj. Kurt Mason
Henry Wilcoxon
Dr. Christopher Perry
Essie Lin Chia
Girl Spy
Casey Kasem
Mission Control Officer
Lorri Scott
Lt. Katie Carlson
Denny Miller
Col. Don Price
Mike Farrell
1st Reporter
Mark Bailey
Major / Astronaut
Mary Meade
Woman Reporter
John Cestare
Raymond Mayo
Michael Christian
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sholem, Harry Hope, Herbert J. Leder
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart J. Byrne
- Original Title
- Doomsday Machine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- First Leisure
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sholem, Harry Hope, Herbert J. Leder
Stuart J. Byrne
Stanley Cortez
Harry Hope, Oscar Nichols
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Lee Sholem
Director
Harry Hope
Director
Stuart J. Byrne
Screenplay
Harry Hope
Producer
Herbert J. Leder
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doomsday Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doomsday Machine about?
Following the discovery of a doomsday machine capable of destroying Earth, the launch of a US space mission to Venus is taken over by the military.
Who directed Doomsday Machine?
Doomsday Machine was directed by Lee Sholem, Harry Hope, Herbert J. Leder.
Who stars in Doomsday Machine?
The principal cast of Doomsday Machine includes Bobby Van, Ruta Lee, Mala Powers, James Craig, Grant Williams.
When was Doomsday Machine released and how long is it?
Doomsday Machine was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doomsday Machine?
Doomsday Machine holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).