Satellite in the Sky
“The Never-Told Story Of Life On The Roof Of The Earth!”
Synopsis
A bomb dooms the first space satellite, manned by a selfless crew, a stowaway reporter (Lois Maxwell) and a mad scientist (Donald Wolfit).
Top Cast
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Kieron Moore
Cmdr. Michael Haydon
Lois Maxwell
Kim Hamilton
Donald Wolfit
Prof. Merrity
Bryan Forbes
Jimmy Wheeler
Jimmy Hanley
Larry Noble
Barry Keegan
Lefty
Walter Hudd
Professor Blandford
Donald Gray
Captain Ross
Thea Gregory
Barbara Noble
Shirley Lawrence
Ellen
Peter Neil
Tony
Ryck Rydon
Reporter
Ronan O'Casey
Reporter
Robert O'Neil
Reporter
Alan Gifford
Colonel Galloway
Charles Richardson
General Barnett
Carl Jaffe
Professor Bechstein
Leonard Sharp
Thomas the Watchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Dickson
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Mather, J.T. McIntosh, Edith Dell
- Original Score
- Albert Elms
- Original Title
- Satellite in the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Dickson
John C. Mather, J.T. McIntosh, Edith Dell
Albert Elms
James Wilson, Georges Périnal
Sidney Stone
Harry Lee Danziger, Edward J. Danziger
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Mather
Screenplay
J.T. McIntosh
Screenplay
Edith Dell
Screenplay
Paul Dickson
Director
Harry Lee Danziger
Producer
Edward J. Danziger
Producer
Sidney Stone
Editor
Albert Elms
Original Music Composer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Georges Périnal
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 Satellite in the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Satellite in the Sky about?
A bomb dooms the first space satellite, manned by a selfless crew, a stowaway reporter (Lois Maxwell) and a mad scientist (Donald Wolfit).
Who directed Satellite in the Sky?
Satellite in the Sky was directed by Paul Dickson.
Who stars in Satellite in the Sky?
The principal cast of Satellite in the Sky includes Kieron Moore, Lois Maxwell, Donald Wolfit, Bryan Forbes, Jimmy Hanley.
When was Satellite in the Sky released and how long is it?
Satellite in the Sky was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Satellite in the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Satellite in the Sky was composed by Albert Elms.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Satellite in the Sky?
Satellite in the Sky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).