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3.9 / 10(28 votes)IMDb19661h 30mUnited States of America

Women of the Prehistoric Planet

“It's the battle of the sexes as savage planet women attack female space invaders!”

Synopsis

A space ship crash lands on the third planet of a distant solar system, killing all hands except for a young boy named Tang. The rescue ship arrives some 20 years later. One of the crew, a girl named Linda meets Tang and falls in love with him. They are attacked by the native humanoids of the planet and many of them are killed off. Also, the crew encounters many strange beasts on this strange, but somewhat familiar world.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 14, 1966

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 10, 2012

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Arthur C. Pierce
Screenplay & Story
Arthur C. Pierce
Original Score
Gordon Zahler, Hans J. Salter, Leith Stevens, Ernest Tomlinson
Original Title
Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Standard Club of California Productions Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arthur C. Pierce

Screenplay & Story

Arthur C. Pierce

Original Score & Music

Gordon Zahler, Hans J. Salter, Leith Stevens, Ernest Tomlinson

Director of Photography

Archie R. Dalzell

Film Editing

George White

Producers

George Edwards, Madelynn Broder, Jack Broder

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur C. Pierce

Arthur C. Pierce

Director

Arthur C. Pierce

Arthur C. Pierce

Writer

George Edwards

Producer

George White

Editor

Frank Tauss

Costume Design

Gordon Zahler

Original Music Composer

Archie R. Dalzell

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Women of the Prehistoric Planet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Women of the Prehistoric Planet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Women of the Prehistoric Planet about?

A space ship crash lands on the third planet of a distant solar system, killing all hands except for a young boy named Tang. The rescue ship arrives some 20 years later. One of the crew, a girl named Linda meets Tang and falls in love with him. They are attacked by the native humanoids of the planet and many of them are killed off. Also, the crew encounters many strange beasts on this strange, but somewhat familiar world.

Who directed Women of the Prehistoric Planet?

Women of the Prehistoric Planet was directed by Arthur C. Pierce.

Who stars in Women of the Prehistoric Planet?

The principal cast of Women of the Prehistoric Planet includes Wendell Corey, Keith Larsen, John Agar, Merry Anders, Irene Tsu.

When was Women of the Prehistoric Planet released and how long is it?

Women of the Prehistoric Planet was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Women of the Prehistoric Planet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Women of the Prehistoric Planet was composed by Gordon Zahler, Hans J. Salter, Leith Stevens, Ernest Tomlinson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Women of the Prehistoric Planet?

Women of the Prehistoric Planet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).