Battle in Outer Space
宇宙大戦争
“Will the Earth be reduced to space dust? A giant battle unfolds on the other side of the moon!”
Synopsis
In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Koreya Senda
Professor Adachi
Ryō Ikebe
Major Ichiro Katsumiya
Kyōko Anzai
Etsuko Shiraishi
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Iwomura
Leonard Stanford
Dr. Roger Richardson
Harold Conway
Dr. Immerman
Hisaya Ito
Kogure
Minoru Takada
The Commander
Nadao Kirino
Gravity Man
Fuyuki Murakami
Inspector Iriake
Malcolm Pearce
Dr. Achmed
Leonard Walsh
Thomas Sheldon
Kōzō Nomura
Rocket Commander
Ikio Sawamura
Lantern Man
Tadashi Okabe
Newscaster
Elsie Richter
Sylvia
Takuzō Kumagai
Natari
Katsumi Tezuka
Natari
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube, Yosaku Suma
- Original Title
- 宇宙大戦争
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Shinichi Sekizawa, Jōjirō Okami
Akira Ifukube, Yosaku Suma
Hajime Koizumi
Kazuji Taira
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Hajime Koizumi
Director of Photography
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Producer
Ishirō Honda
Director
Kazuji Taira
Editor
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Teruaki Abe
Production Design
Yosaku Suma
Original Music Composer
Shinichi Sekizawa
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle in Outer Space
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What is Battle in Outer Space about?
In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
Who directed Battle in Outer Space?
Battle in Outer Space was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in Battle in Outer Space?
The principal cast of Battle in Outer Space includes Koreya Senda, Ryō Ikebe, Kyōko Anzai, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Leonard Stanford.
When was Battle in Outer Space released and how long is it?
Battle in Outer Space was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Battle in Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle in Outer Space was composed by Akira Ifukube, Yosaku Suma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle in Outer Space?
Battle in Outer Space holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).