Lost Continent
“Monsters in a land that time forgot!”
Synopsis
When an experimental atomic rocket crashes somewhere off-radar, its three developing scientists are joined by three Air Force men in tracking it down to a small Pacific island, where it apparently has landed on the plateau of the island's steep-walled, taboo mountain.
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The Lost Continent (1951) - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-06
Top Cast
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Cesar Romero
Maj. Joe Nolan
John Hoyt
Michael Rostov
Hugh Beaumont
Robert Phillips
Chick Chandler
Lt. Danny Wilson
Sid Melton
Sgt. Willie Tatlow
Whit Bissell
Stanley Briggs
Hillary Brooke
Marla Stevens
Murray Alper
Air Police Sergeant
Acquanetta
Native Girl
William E. Green
Paul Bradley
Ed Hinton
Clark Howat
Chubby Johnson
Bert Stevens
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Lost Continent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Richard H. Landau, Carroll Young, Orville H. Hampton
Paul Dunlap
Jack Greenhalgh
Philip Cahn
Robert L. Lippert, Sigmund Neufeld
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Philip Cahn
Editor
Sigmund Neufeld
Producer
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Continent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost Continent about?
When an experimental atomic rocket crashes somewhere off-radar, its three developing scientists are joined by three Air Force men in tracking it down to a small Pacific island, where it apparently has landed on the plateau of the island's steep-walled, taboo mountain.
Who directed Lost Continent?
Lost Continent was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Lost Continent?
The principal cast of Lost Continent includes Cesar Romero, John Hoyt, Hugh Beaumont, Chick Chandler, Sid Melton.
When was Lost Continent released and how long is it?
Lost Continent was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost Continent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost Continent was composed by Paul Dunlap.