Ikarie XB 1
“Dare you take the first?”
Synopsis
The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB-1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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VOYAGE TO THE END OF THE UNIVERSE Trailer [1963]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-29
Top Cast
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Zdeněk Štěpánek
Captain Vladimír Abajev
František Smolík
Anthony Hopkins, Mathematician
Dana Medřická
Nina Kirová, Sociologist
Irena Kačírková
Brigitta
Radovan Lukavský
Commander MacDonald
Otto Lackovič
Michal, Coordinator
Miroslav Macháček
Marcel Bernard
Jiří Vršťala
Erik Svenson, Pilot
Rudolf Deyl
Ervin Herold, Pilot
Jaroslav Mareš
Milek Wertbowsky
Martin Ťapák
Petr Kubeš, Biologist
Marcela Martínková
Štefa, Wertbowsky's wife
Jozef Adamovič
Zdeněk Lorenc, Coordinator
Jaroslav Rozsíval
The Ship's Doctor
Růžena Vyskočilová
Eva, Historian
Svatava Hubeňáková
Rena, MacDonald's wife
Jan Cmíral
Crewmember
Václav Irmanov
Coordinator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jindřich Polák
- Screenplay & Story
- Pavel Juráček, Jindřich Polák
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Ikarie XB 1
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jindřich Polák
Pavel Juráček, Jindřich Polák, Vladimír Bor, Stanisław Lem
Zdeněk Liška
Jan Kališ
Josef Dobřichovský
Jiří Šebor
Department Leadership Roster
Pavel Juráček
Screenplay
Jindřich Polák
Director
Jan Kališ
Director of Photography
Josef Dobřichovský
Editor
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Jindřich Polák
Screenplay
Jan Zázvorka
Production Design
Ester Krumbachová
Costume Design
Jan Skalický
Costume Design
Vladimír Synek
Costume Design
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikarie XB 1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ikarie XB 1 about?
The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB-1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.
Who directed Ikarie XB 1?
Ikarie XB 1 was directed by Jindřich Polák.
Who stars in Ikarie XB 1?
The principal cast of Ikarie XB 1 includes Zdeněk Štěpánek, František Smolík, Dana Medřická, Irena Kačírková, Radovan Lukavský.
When was Ikarie XB 1 released and how long is it?
Ikarie XB 1 was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Ikarie XB 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ikarie XB 1 was composed by Zdeněk Liška.
Is Ikarie XB 1 based on a book or true story?
Ikarie XB 1 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanisław Lem".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ikarie XB 1?
Ikarie XB 1 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).