War of the Planets
I diafanoidi vengono da Marte
Synopsis
In the 21st century, aliens with mind-control powers attempt to take over the earth.
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Trailer - War of The Planets (1966)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-08
Top Cast
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Tony Russel
Cmdr. Mike Halstead
Lisa Gastoni
Lt. Connie Gomez
Franco Nero
Lt. Jake Jacowitx
Carlo Giustini
Capt. Jaques Dubois
Enzo Fiermonte
Ken
Linda Sini
Lt. Fina Marlie
Nando Angelini
Capt. Tice
Corinne Fontaine
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Umberto Raho
Gen. Paul Maitland
Goffredo Unger
Duvall
Michel Lemoine
Capt. Jacques Dubois
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Reiner, Renato Moretti
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- I diafanoidi vengono da Marte
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Mercury Film International, Southern Cross Feature Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Margheriti
Ivan Reiner, Renato Moretti
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Riccardo Pallottini
Otello Colangeli
Joseph Fryd, Antonio Margheriti
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Reiner
Writer
Antonio Margheriti
Director
Renato Moretti
Writer
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Piero Poletto
Production Design
Berenice Sparano
Costume Design
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Joseph Fryd
Producer
Antonio Margheriti
Producer
Riccardo Pallottini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War of the Planets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War of the Planets about?
In the 21st century, aliens with mind-control powers attempt to take over the earth.
Who directed War of the Planets?
War of the Planets was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
Who stars in War of the Planets?
The principal cast of War of the Planets includes Tony Russel, Lisa Gastoni, Franco Nero, Carlo Giustini, Enzo Fiermonte.
When was War of the Planets released and how long is it?
War of the Planets was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for War of the Planets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War of the Planets was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for War of the Planets?
War of the Planets holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).