Mission Mars
“The men stake their lives on the unknown... Their women gamble their love on their return!”
Synopsis
Three American astronauts who land on Mars discover the body of a frozen Russian cosmonaut and a mysterious talking orb.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Webster
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael St. Clair, Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Score
- Berge Kalajian, Gus Pardalis
- Original Title
- Mission Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Red Ram Productions, Sagittarius Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Webster
Michael St. Clair, Aubrey Wisberg
Berge Kalajian, Gus Pardalis
Paul Jordan
Everett Rosenthal, Mort Fallick
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Webster
Director
Everett Rosenthal
Producer
Paul Jordan
Editor
Hank Aldrich
Production Design
Grover Cole
Costume Design
Michael St. Clair
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mission Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mission Mars about?
Three American astronauts who land on Mars discover the body of a frozen Russian cosmonaut and a mysterious talking orb.
Who directed Mission Mars?
Mission Mars was directed by Nicholas Webster.
Who stars in Mission Mars?
The principal cast of Mission Mars includes Darren McGavin, Nick Adams, George De Vries, Heather Hewitt, Michael DeBeausset.
When was Mission Mars released and how long is it?
Mission Mars was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mission Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mission Mars was composed by Berge Kalajian, Gus Pardalis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mission Mars?
Mission Mars holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).