War of the Satellites
“Life magazine says - "The ultimate in scientific monsters"”
Synopsis
An "unknown force" declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere.
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War Of The Satellites ≣ 1958 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-08
Top Cast
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Dick Miller
Dave Boyer
Susan Cabot
Sybil Carrington
Richard Devon
Dr. Pol Van Ponder
Robert Shayne
Cole Hotchkiss
Michael Fox
Jason ibn Akad
Eric Sinclair
Dr. Howard Lazar
Jered Barclay
John Compo
John Brinkley
Brunet Helmsman of Satellite
Tony Miller
Blond Helmsman of Satellite
Bruno VeSota
Mr. LeMoine
Jay Sayer
Jay
Mitzi McCall
Mitzi
Roy Gordon
The President
Beach Dickerson
Crewman with Gun
Jim Knight
Reporter
Roger Corman
Ground Control (uncredited)
James Gonzalez
Technician (uncredited)
Pat Clement
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence L. Goldman
- Original Score
- Walter Greene
- Original Title
- War of the Satellites
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures, Santa Cruz Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Lawrence L. Goldman, Jack Rabin, Irving Block
Walter Greene
Floyd Crosby
Irene Morra
Roger Corman, Irving Block, Jack Rabin
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Greene
Original Music Composer
Roger Corman
Producer
Irving Block
Producer
Jack Rabin
Producer
Irene Morra
Editor
Roger Corman
Director
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Lawrence L. Goldman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War of the Satellites
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What is War of the Satellites about?
An "unknown force" declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere.
Who directed War of the Satellites?
War of the Satellites was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in War of the Satellites?
The principal cast of War of the Satellites includes Dick Miller, Susan Cabot, Richard Devon, Robert Shayne, Michael Fox.
When was War of the Satellites released and how long is it?
War of the Satellites was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for War of the Satellites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War of the Satellites was composed by Walter Greene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for War of the Satellites?
War of the Satellites holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).