As a new star and planet hurtle toward a doomed Earth, a small group of survivalists frantically work to complete the rocket which will take them to their new home.
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Richard Derr | ... | David Randall | |
| Barbara Rush | ... | Joyce Hendron | |
| Peter Hansen | ... | Dr. Tony Drake | |
| John Hoyt | ... | Sydney Stanton | |
| Larry Keating | ... | Dr. Cole Hendron | |
| Rachel Ames | ... | Julie Cummings (as Judith Ames) | |
| Stephen Chase | ... | Dr. George Frye | |
| Frank Cady | ... | Harold Ferris | |
| Hayden Rorke | ... | Dr. Emery Bronson | |
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Sandro Giglio | ... | Dr. Ottinger |
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South African pilot@ Dave Randall serves as courier - transporting a briefcase to American scientist, Dr Hendron. Inside the case are documents which state the star Bellus will collide with Earth, destroying it. As domain comes ever closer, and despite widespread disbelief, only a modern-day Noah's arrk can save it. Written by J. Spurlin
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Narrator: [spoken over a shot of outer space] Needles in a heavenly haystack. There are more stars in the heavens than there are human beings on Earth. Through telescopes men of science constantly search the infinitesimal corners of our solar system seeking new discoveries, hoping to better understand the laws of the Universe. Observatories dedicated to the study of astronomy are set in high and remote places, but there is none more remote than Mt. Kenna Observatory in this part of South ...
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Roy Thinnes makes an appearance after the first planet passes. He comes in and asks "Are there any more for the helicopter?" See more »Goofs
While a planet making a close pass at Earth would effect the tides and cause disruption, the film presents it incorrectly. The disruption would not occur at one moment. There would be a build-up of disruption in the tides until the planet makes its closest pass, causing maximum damage. See more »Quotes
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In the German dub, the observatory from the beginning of the film is located in southern Germany and is named the Kepler Observatory. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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When I was younger, this was one science fiction film that definitely made an impression on me. This was one of those where I actually was scared that one day my world would come to an end. However, as I got older I realized that this was just a movie, but still it is one of the best genre films of its era. Sure, it has its flaws (especially the painted background at the end), but still it is a film that was a product of its time and it will always be one of my favorites.