Alien Attack
“The ultimate space-age disaster ... and a desperate struggle for survival”
Synopsis
Earth's Moon is the site of Moonbase Alpha, a scientific research colony nestled in the crater Plato. Staffed by over 300 men and women from Earth, it is the operations center for several space expeditions. It is also a watchdog for vast amounts of atomic waste from Earth stored in silos on the Moon's far side. Magnetic radiation builds up and causes the wastes to explode with such force that the Earth's centripetal pull on the Moon is overcome, and the Moon is broken free of Earth's orbit to drift at incredible speed out of the Solar System off the plane of the ecliptic. The survivors on Moonbase Alpha are unable to return to Earth and must survive in unknown space on their wandering Moon. They encounter a planet whose advanced people project an illusion of a devastating attack on Moonbase. This TV movie was edited from scenes of two episodes ("Breakaway" and "War Games") of "Space: 1999" (1975).
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Space:1999 - Alien Attack trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-10
Top Cast
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Martin Landau
Commander John Koenig
Barbara Bain
Doctor Helena Russell
Barry Morse
Professor Victor Bergman
Nick Tate
Captain Alan Carter
Prentis Hancock
Paul Morrow
Zienia Merton
Sandra Benes
Roy Dotrice
Commissioner Gerald Simmons
Anthony Valentine
Male Alien
Isla Blair
Female Alien
Philip Madoc
Commander Anton Gorski
Lon Satton
Benjamin Ouma
Eric Carte
Eddie Collins
Clifton Jones
David Kano
Patrick Allen
Luna Commission Chairman
Christopher Matthews
Main Mission Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton, Lee H. Katzin
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Penfold, George Bellak
- Original Title
- Alien Attack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton, Lee H. Katzin
Christopher Penfold, George Bellak
Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Penfold
Screenplay
Sylvia Anderson
Producer
Charles Crichton
Director
George Bellak
Screenplay
Lee H. Katzin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien Attack
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What is Alien Attack about?
Earth's Moon is the site of Moonbase Alpha, a scientific research colony nestled in the crater Plato. Staffed by over 300 men and women from Earth, it is the operations center for several space expeditions. It is also a watchdog for vast amounts of atomic waste from Earth stored in silos on the Moon's far side. Magnetic radiation builds up and causes the wastes to explode with such force that the Earth's centripetal pull on the Moon is overcome, and the Moon is broken free of Earth's orbit to drift at incredible speed out of the Solar System off the plane of the ecliptic. The survivors on Moonbase Alpha are unable to return to Earth and must survive in unknown space on their wandering Moon. They encounter a planet whose advanced people project an illusion of a devastating attack on Moonbase. This TV movie was edited from scenes of two episodes ("Breakaway" and "War Games") of "Space: 1999" (1975).
Who directed Alien Attack?
Alien Attack was directed by Charles Crichton, Lee H. Katzin.
Who stars in Alien Attack?
The principal cast of Alien Attack includes Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse, Nick Tate, Prentis Hancock.
When was Alien Attack released and how long is it?
Alien Attack was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.