Call from Space
Synopsis
A movie director and his wanna-be actor/eccentric inventor nephew are filming a low-budget sci-fi movie. Things get interesting when the nephews' bizarro invention starts bringing visitors from other times, including Napoleon, Archimedes, and people from the future and cavemen from the past. Just when they are filming what they are convinced will be one of the greatest movies ever, the same machine sends an alien visitor to their set. Also includes a last-minute cameo from James Coburn, as the infuriated head of the studio.
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Alien (voice)
James Coburn
Studio Boss
Ferdy Mayne
Archimedes
Billy Campbell
Young Man
Sherrié Austin
Jacqueline
Richard Brestoff
Movie Director
Dana Gladstone
Napoleon
Brandon Stirling Baker
Cave Baby
J. P. Burns
Counselor
Gerard Prendergast
Head Technician
Marjorie Stapp
Future Woman
Robina Suwol
Cave Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Langham, Sarah Paris
- Original Score
- Herb Pilhofer
- Original Title
- Call from Space
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Sorepark S.A., Showscan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Chris Langham, Sarah Paris
Herb Pilhofer
Jack Cardiff
Walter Murch
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Chris Langham
Screenplay
Sarah Paris
Screenplay
Herb Pilhofer
Original Music Composer
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Walter Murch
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call from Space
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Call from Space about?
A movie director and his wanna-be actor/eccentric inventor nephew are filming a low-budget sci-fi movie. Things get interesting when the nephews' bizarro invention starts bringing visitors from other times, including Napoleon, Archimedes, and people from the future and cavemen from the past. Just when they are filming what they are convinced will be one of the greatest movies ever, the same machine sends an alien visitor to their set. Also includes a last-minute cameo from James Coburn, as the infuriated head of the studio.
Who directed Call from Space?
Call from Space was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Call from Space?
The principal cast of Call from Space includes Charlton Heston, James Coburn, Ferdy Mayne, Billy Campbell, Sherrié Austin.
When was Call from Space released and how long is it?
Call from Space was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Call from Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call from Space was composed by Herb Pilhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call from Space?
Call from Space holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).