Quatermass 2
“A horrible enemy from the unknown strikes terror across the earth!”
Synopsis
In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.
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Brian Donlevy
Prof. Bernard Quatermass
John Longden
Chief Inspector Lomax
William Franklyn
Dr. Tom Brand
Bryan Forbes
Marsh
Charles Lloyd Pack
Work Camp Manager Dawson
Tom Chatto
Vincent Broadhead, M.P.
John Van Eyssen
The Plant Tour Guide
Sidney James
Jimmy Hall
Percy Herbert
Paddy Gorman
Michael Ripper
Ernie the Bartender
John Rae
E. J. Macleod
Philipp Baird
Lab Assistant
Betty Impey
Kelly
Joyce Adams
Woman Member of Parliament
Edwin Richfield
Peterson
Vera Day
Sheila
Marianne Stone
Miss Beal
Jane Aird
Mrs. McLeod
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale, Val Guest
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- Quatermass 2
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Nigel Kneale, Val Guest
James Bernard
Gerald Gibbs
James Needs
Anthony Hinds, Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Nigel Kneale
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
James Needs
Editor
Val Guest
Screenplay
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 Quatermass 2
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What is Quatermass 2 about?
In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.
Who directed Quatermass 2?
Quatermass 2 was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Quatermass 2?
The principal cast of Quatermass 2 includes Brian Donlevy, John Longden, William Franklyn, Bryan Forbes, Charles Lloyd Pack.
When was Quatermass 2 released and how long is it?
Quatermass 2 was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Quatermass 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quatermass 2 was composed by James Bernard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Quatermass 2?
Quatermass 2 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.).