The Phantom Planet
“It Begins Where Others End! On the Moon!”
Synopsis
After an asteroid draws an astronaut and his ship to its surface, he is miniaturized by the phantom planet's exotic atmosphere.
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Mick Garris on THE PHANTOM PLANET
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Dean Fredericks
Captain Frank Chapman
Coleen Gray
Liara
Anthony Dexter
Herron
Dolores Faith
Zetha
Francis X. Bushman
Sessom
Richard Weber
Lt. Ray Makonnen
Al Jarvis
Judge Eden
Dick Haynes
Col. Lansfield
Earl McDaniel
Capt. Leonard
Mike Marshall
Lt. White
John Herrin
Captain Beecher
Mel Curtis
Lt. Cutler
Jimmy Weldon
Lt. Webb
Akemi Tani
Communications Officer
Lori Lyons
Radar Officer
Richard Kiel
The Solarite
Susan Cembrowska
Juror
Marissa Mathes
Juror
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- William Telaak, Fred De Gorter, Fred Gebhardt
- Original Title
- The Phantom Planet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Four Crown Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Marshall
William Telaak, Fred De Gorter, Fred Gebhardt
Elwood J. Nicholson
Fred Gebhardt, Leo A. Handel, Hugo Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
William Telaak
Screenplay
Fred De Gorter
Screenplay
Fred Gebhardt
Producer
Robert Kinoshita
Production Design
Fred Gebhardt
Screenplay
William Marshall
Director
Elwood J. Nicholson
Director of Photography
Hugo Grimaldi
Producer
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 Phantom Planet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom Planet about?
After an asteroid draws an astronaut and his ship to its surface, he is miniaturized by the phantom planet's exotic atmosphere.
Who directed The Phantom Planet?
The Phantom Planet was directed by William Marshall.
Who stars in The Phantom Planet?
The principal cast of The Phantom Planet includes Dean Fredericks, Coleen Gray, Anthony Dexter, Dolores Faith, Francis X. Bushman.
When was The Phantom Planet released and how long is it?
The Phantom Planet was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom Planet?
The Phantom Planet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).