The Alpha Incident
“It was a gift from the red planet... Uncle Sam had the ultimate solution...”
Synopsis
A microorganism from Mars, brought to Earth by a space probe, terrorizes passengers in a railroad office.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$210K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Rebane
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingrid Neumayer
- Original Score
- Richard A. Girvin
- Original Title
- The Alpha Incident
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $210K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Rebane
Ingrid Neumayer
Richard A. Girvin
Bela St. Jon
Bill Rebane
Bill Rebane, Barbara J. Rebane, Michael D. Graves
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Rebane
Director
Ingrid Neumayer
Screenplay
Bill Rebane
Producer
Bill Rebane
Editor
Bela St. Jon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alpha Incident
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alpha Incident about?
A microorganism from Mars, brought to Earth by a space probe, terrorizes passengers in a railroad office.
Who directed The Alpha Incident?
The Alpha Incident was directed by Bill Rebane.
Who stars in The Alpha Incident?
The principal cast of The Alpha Incident includes Ralph Meeker, Stafford Morgan, John F. Goff, Carol Irene Newell, George Buck Flower.
When was The Alpha Incident released and how long is it?
The Alpha Incident was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alpha Incident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alpha Incident was composed by Richard A. Girvin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alpha Incident?
The Alpha Incident holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).