Assignment: Outer Space
Space Men
“Fear awaits ...... in the murky mists of outer space!”
Synopsis
Interplanetary News reporter Ray Peterson is assigned aboard a space station in the 21st Century.
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Assignment: Outer Space (1960) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Jack Wallace
- Original Score
- Lelio Luttazzi
- Original Title
- Space Men
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Ultra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Margheriti
Ennio De Concini, Jack Wallace
Lelio Luttazzi
Marcello Masciocchi
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Hugo Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Ennio De Concini
Writer
Antonio Margheriti
Director
Marcello Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Lelio Luttazzi
Original Music Composer
Hugo Grimaldi
Producer
Jack Wallace
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assignment: Outer Space
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What is Assignment: Outer Space about?
Interplanetary News reporter Ray Peterson is assigned aboard a space station in the 21st Century.
Who directed Assignment: Outer Space?
Assignment: Outer Space was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
Who stars in Assignment: Outer Space?
The principal cast of Assignment: Outer Space includes Rik Van Nutter, Gabriella Farinon, David Montresor, Archie Savage, Alain Dijon.
When was Assignment: Outer Space released and how long is it?
Assignment: Outer Space was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Assignment: Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assignment: Outer Space was composed by Lelio Luttazzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Assignment: Outer Space?
Assignment: Outer Space holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).