The Lost Planet
“ASSIGNMENT - SPACE! One Man's Battles Against The Cosmic Crime Wave!”
Synopsis
Dr. Ernst Grood , having already dominated the planet Ergro, now intends to take over the control of the Earth. Unfortunately for him, reporters oppose his sinister designs.
Top Cast
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Judd Holdren
Rex Barrow
Vivian Mason
Ella Dorn
Michael Fox
Dr. Ernst Grood
Forrest Taylor
Prof. Edmund Dorn
Gene Roth
Reckov
Ted Thorpe
Tim Johnson
Karl 'Killer' Davis
Karlo
Jack George
Jarva
Frederic Berest
Alden
John Cason
Hopper
Lee Roberts
Wesley Brenn
Nick Stuart
Darl
Joseph Mell
Lah
Pierre Watkin
Ned Hilton
Leonard Penn
Ken Wopler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Arthur Hoerl
- Original Title
- The Lost Planet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 6m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
George H. Plympton, Arthur Hoerl
William P. Whitley
Earl Turner
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Turner
Editor
Sam Katzman
Producer
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
William P. Whitley
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Planet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Planet about?
Dr. Ernst Grood , having already dominated the planet Ergro, now intends to take over the control of the Earth. Unfortunately for him, reporters oppose his sinister designs.
Who directed The Lost Planet?
The Lost Planet was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in The Lost Planet?
The principal cast of The Lost Planet includes Judd Holdren, Vivian Mason, Michael Fox, Forrest Taylor, Gene Roth.
When was The Lost Planet released and how long is it?
The Lost Planet was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 4h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Planet?
The Lost Planet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).