The Quatermass Xperiment
“You Can't Escape It!”
Synopsis
The first manned spacecraft, fired from an English launchpad, is lost from radar before roaring back to Earth and crashing in a farmer's field. The rocket is found to contain only one of the three men who took off in it; and he is unable to talk but appears to be undergoing a torturous physical and mental metamorphosis.
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Brian Donlevy
Prof. Bernard Quatermass
Richard Wordsworth
Victor Carroon
David King-Wood
Dr. Gordon Briscoe
Jack Warner
Inspector Lomax
Margia Dean
Judith Carroon
Maurice Kaufmann
Marsh
John Wynn
Detective Sergeant Best
Harold Lang
Christie
Lionel Jeffries
Blake
Thora Hird
Rosie Wrigley
Sam Kydd
Police Sergeant Questioning Rosie
Jane Asher
Little Girl (uncredited)
Toke Townley
The Chemist (uncredited)
Gordon Jackson
BBC TV producer
Margaret Anderson
Maggie (uncredited)
Eric Corrie
Maggie's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Henry B. Longhurst
George, Maggie's father (uncredited)
Ernest Hare
Crash Site Fire Chief (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau, Val Guest
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- The Quatermass Xperiment
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Richard H. Landau, Val Guest, Nigel Kneale
James Bernard
Walter J. Harvey
James Needs
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Val Guest
Screenplay
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Anthony Hinds
Producer
James Needs
Editor
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quatermass Xperiment
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What is The Quatermass Xperiment about?
The first manned spacecraft, fired from an English launchpad, is lost from radar before roaring back to Earth and crashing in a farmer's field. The rocket is found to contain only one of the three men who took off in it; and he is unable to talk but appears to be undergoing a torturous physical and mental metamorphosis.
Who directed The Quatermass Xperiment?
The Quatermass Xperiment was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in The Quatermass Xperiment?
The principal cast of The Quatermass Xperiment includes Brian Donlevy, Richard Wordsworth, David King-Wood, Jack Warner, Margia Dean.
When was The Quatermass Xperiment released and how long is it?
The Quatermass Xperiment was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quatermass Xperiment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quatermass Xperiment was composed by James Bernard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quatermass Xperiment?
The Quatermass Xperiment holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).