Red Planet Mars
“SEE! The first contact between Earth and Mars!”
Synopsis
Husband-and-wife scientists pick up a pie-in-the-sky TV message supposedly from Mars.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Red Planet Mars 1952 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-15
Top Cast
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Peter Graves
Chris Cronyn
Andrea King
Linda Cronyn
Herbert Berghof
Franz Calder
Marvin Miller
Arjenian
Orley Lindgren
Stewart Cronyn
Walter Sande
Admiral Bill Carey
Willis Bouchey
President
Morris Ankrum
Secretary of Defense Sparks
George Blagoi
Russian Official (uncredited)
Bayard Veiller
Roger Cronyn
Tom Keene
Maj. Gen. George Burdette
Colin Kenny
Mine Owner
House Peters Jr.
Dr. Boulting - Mitchell's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Horner
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller, John L. Balderston
- Original Score
- Mahlon Merrick
- Original Title
- Red Planet Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Melaby Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Horner
Anthony Veiller, John L. Balderston
Mahlon Merrick
Joseph F. Biroc
Francis D. Lyon
Donald Hyde, Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Harry Horner
Director
Donald Hyde
Producer
Anthony Veiller
Writer
Mahlon Merrick
Original Music Composer
Anthony Veiller
Producer
John L. Balderston
Writer
Francis D. Lyon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Red Planet Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Planet Mars about?
Husband-and-wife scientists pick up a pie-in-the-sky TV message supposedly from Mars.
Who directed Red Planet Mars?
Red Planet Mars was directed by Harry Horner.
Who stars in Red Planet Mars?
The principal cast of Red Planet Mars includes Peter Graves, Andrea King, Herbert Berghof, Marvin Miller, Orley Lindgren.
When was Red Planet Mars released and how long is it?
Red Planet Mars was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Planet Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Planet Mars was composed by Mahlon Merrick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Planet Mars?
Red Planet Mars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).