The Stranger (TV 1973)

TV series pilot (series never launched). After a freak mishap, an astronaut finds himself on an almost precise copy of Earth (right down to the Plymouth cars). However, this planet has ... See full summary »

Director:

Lee H. Katzin

Writers:

Gerald Sanford, Gerald Sanford (created by)

Stars:

Glenn Corbett, Cameron Mitchell, Sharon Acker

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenn Corbett	...	Neil Stryker
Cameron Mitchell	...	George Benedict
Sharon Acker	...	Dr. Bettina Cooke
Lew Ayres	...	Prof. Dylan MacAuley
George Coulouris	...	Max Greene
Steve Franken	...	Henry Maitland
Dean Jagger	...	Carl Webster
Tim O'Connor	...	Dr. Revere
Jerry Douglas	...	Steve Perry
Arch Whiting	...	Mike Frome
H.M. Wynant	...	Eric Stoner
William Bryant	...	Truck Driver
Virginia Gregg	...	Ward E Administrator
Steven Marlo	...	Guard
Ben Wright	...	Doctor

Storyline

TV series pilot (series never launched). After a freak mishap, an astronaut finds himself on an almost precise copy of Earth (right down to the Plymouth cars). However, this planet has three moons, and is run by an Orwellian government called The Perfect Order, who seek out and crush all dissidents either by outright assassination or by having them treated at "Ward E." Hunted and alone, the story traces the astronaut's efforts to evade capture and return home.

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Plot Keywords:

astronaut | orwellian | space probe | dictatorship | unsold tv series pilot | 

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Taglines:

The planet he uncovered was a twin to Earth...but so ominously different!

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stranded in Space

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bing Crosby Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Stranded in Space (1991)

User Reviews

A metaphor of state control of our lives

An excellent example of what happens when one central body controls everyone. I liked this movie because Glenn Corbett also appeared in Star Trek as Zeffrem Cochrane in 1967. I also liked it because I am a fan of the apollo space program.