The Flame Barrier
“The first satellite that returned to Earth...and the hell it brought with it!”
Synopsis
Carol Dahlmann enlists the Hollister brothers to help locate her missing husband. The husband was tracking a fallen satellite through the jungle. While tracking him down, the trio discover an unusually strong acid killing animals and people.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Landres
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Fiedler, George Worthing Yates
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Flame Barrier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Inc., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Landres
Pat Fiedler, George Worthing Yates
Gerald Fried
Jack MacKenzie
Jerry Young
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Paul Landres
Director
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Pat Fiedler
Screenplay
George Worthing Yates
Screenplay
Jerry Young
Editor
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flame Barrier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flame Barrier about?
Carol Dahlmann enlists the Hollister brothers to help locate her missing husband. The husband was tracking a fallen satellite through the jungle. While tracking him down, the trio discover an unusually strong acid killing animals and people.
Who directed The Flame Barrier?
The Flame Barrier was directed by Paul Landres.
Who stars in The Flame Barrier?
The principal cast of The Flame Barrier includes Arthur Franz, Kathleen Crowley, Robert Brown, Rodd Redwing, Kaz Oran.
When was The Flame Barrier released and how long is it?
The Flame Barrier was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flame Barrier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flame Barrier was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flame Barrier?
The Flame Barrier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).