The Terrornauts
“The virgin sacrifice to the gods of a ghostly galaxy!”
Synopsis
A group of scientists are kidnapped and taken to an outer space outpost in order to save Earth from destruction.
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Top Cast
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Simon Oates
Dr. Joe Burke
Zena Marshall
Sandy Lund
Charles Hawtrey
Joshua Yellowlees
Patricia Hayes
Mrs. Jones
Stanley Meadows
Ben Keller
Max Adrian
Dr. Henry Shore
Frank Barry
Burke (as a child)
Leonard Cracknell
Nick
André Maranne
Gendarme
Frank Forsyth
Uncle
Robert Jewell
Robot Operator
Richard Carpenter
Danny
Graham Corrit
Stephen Follett
Eric Kent
Nigel Kingsley
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Leinster, John Brunner
- Original Score
- Elisabeth Lutyens
- Original Title
- The Terrornauts
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Amicus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Murray Leinster, John Brunner
Elisabeth Lutyens
Geoffrey Faithfull
Peter Musgrave
Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky
Department Leadership Roster
John Brunner
Writer
Montgomery Tully
Director
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Milton Subotsky
Producer
William Constable
Production Design
Peter Musgrave
Editor
Elisabeth Lutyens
Original Music Composer
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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***Retro***
Out of this World
Distant galaxies and altered realities. Time warps and mind-bending technology. The impossible becomes possible as human ingenuity meets cosmic forces in extraordinary ways.
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Vinegar Syndrome
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Films released under Vinegar Syndrome's own imprints, built from the label's store catalogue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Terrornauts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Terrornauts about?
A group of scientists are kidnapped and taken to an outer space outpost in order to save Earth from destruction.
Who directed The Terrornauts?
The Terrornauts was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Terrornauts?
The principal cast of The Terrornauts includes Simon Oates, Zena Marshall, Charles Hawtrey, Patricia Hayes, Stanley Meadows.
When was The Terrornauts released and how long is it?
The Terrornauts was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Terrornauts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Terrornauts was composed by Elisabeth Lutyens.
Is The Terrornauts based on a book or true story?
The Terrornauts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Murray Leinster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Terrornauts?
The Terrornauts holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).