Attack from Space
Synopsis
The superhero Starman is sent by the Emerald Planet to protect Earth from belligerent aliens from the Sapphire Galaxy. The Sapphireans (or "Spherions") kidnap Dr. Yamanaka and force him to use his spaceship against the Earth.
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Attack From Space Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teruo Ishii, Akira Miwa, Nagayoshi Akasaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichirō Miyagawa
- Original Score
- Chumei Watanabe
- Original Title
- Attack from Space
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Walter Manley Enterprises, Shintoho Company, Titan Productions, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teruo Ishii, Akira Miwa, Nagayoshi Akasaka
Ichirō Miyagawa
Chumei Watanabe
Takashi Watanabe
Walter Manley
Department Leadership Roster
Teruo Ishii
Director
Ichirō Miyagawa
Screenplay
Chumei Watanabe
Original Music Composer
Takashi Watanabe
Director of Photography
Akira Miwa
Director
Nagayoshi Akasaka
Director
Walter Manley
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attack from Space
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What is Attack from Space about?
The superhero Starman is sent by the Emerald Planet to protect Earth from belligerent aliens from the Sapphire Galaxy. The Sapphireans (or "Spherions") kidnap Dr. Yamanaka and force him to use his spaceship against the Earth.
Who directed Attack from Space?
Attack from Space was directed by Teruo Ishii, Akira Miwa, Nagayoshi Akasaka.
Who stars in Attack from Space?
The principal cast of Attack from Space includes Ken Utsui, Sachihiro Ohsawa, Junko Ikeuchi, Minako Yamada, Shoji Nakayama.
When was Attack from Space released and how long is it?
Attack from Space was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Attack from Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attack from Space was composed by Chumei Watanabe.