Quatermass II
Series Overview
Professor Bernard Quatermass of the British Experimental Rocket Group is sought to examine strange meteorite showers. His investigations lead to his uncovering a conspiracy involving alien infiltration at the highest levels of the British Government. As even some of Quatermass's closest colleagues fall victim to the alien influence, he is forced to use his own unsafe rocket prototype, which recently caused a nuclear disaster at an Australian testing range, to prevent the aliens from taking over mankind.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
1955 – 1955
Premiered: Sat, Oct 22, 1955
Nigel KnealeLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Destroyers”
Quatermass escapes from the Plant as it explodes and returns with Pugh to the Rocket Group where Dillon and the zombies have taken over. Pugh and Quatermass plan to go to the asteroid in the Quatermass II rocket and destroy the alien force.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Kneale
Nigel Kneale
Charles De Jaeger
Rudolph Cartier
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Kneale
Writer
Rudolph Cartier
Producer
Stephen Taylor
Production Design
Charles De Jaeger
Director of Photography
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Quatermass II about?
Professor Bernard Quatermass of the British Experimental Rocket Group is sought to examine strange meteorite showers. His investigations lead to his uncovering a conspiracy involving alien infiltration at the highest levels of the British Government. As even some of Quatermass's closest colleagues fall victim to the alien influence, he is forced to use his own unsafe rocket prototype, which recently caused a nuclear disaster at an Australian testing range, to prevent the aliens from taking over mankind.
How many seasons does Quatermass II have?
Quatermass II comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Quatermass II?
Key cast members in Quatermass II include John Robinson, Monica Grey, Hugh Griffith.
Who created or directed Quatermass II?
Quatermass II was developed and directed by Nigel Kneale.