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Riders to the Stars (1954)

Approved | | Drama, Sci-Fi | 14 January 1954 (USA)
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In an attempt to discover the composition of meteors, three astronauts are sent out into space in three specially designed rockets. Their mission is to capture a meteor and bring it to ... See full summary »

Directors:

Richard Carlson, Herbert L. Strock (uncredited)

Writer:

Curt Siodmak (screenplay)

Stars:

William Lundigan, Herbert Marshall, Richard Carlson | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
William Lundigan ... Dr. Richard Stanton
Herbert Marshall ... Dr. Don Stanton
Richard Carlson ... Dr. Jerry Lockwood
Martha Hyer ... Dr. Jane Flynn
Dawn Addams ... Susan Manners
Robert Karnes ... Walter Gordon
Lawrence Dobkin ... Dr. Delmar
George Eldredge ... Dr. Paul Dryden
Dan Riss ... Dr. Frank Werner
Michael Fox ... Dr. Klinger
King Donovan ... James O'Herli
Kem Dibbs Kem Dibbs ... David Wells
James Best ... Dr. Sidney K. Fuller (as James K. Best)
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Storyline

In an attempt to discover the composition of meteors, three astronauts are sent out into space in three specially designed rockets. Their mission is to capture a meteor and bring it to Earth. Written by Patrick D. Rockwell <prockwell@thegrid.net>

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Plot Keywords:

ambulance | instruction | atmosphere | aerial shot | stars | See All (50) »

Taglines:

SEE! the breath-taking sight of earth as seen from outer space! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

Certificate:

Approved | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 1954 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

150 milhas acima da Terra See more »

Filming Locations:

Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ivan Tors Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Color Corporation of America)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Cinematographer Stanley Cortez was fired and replaced (by Joseph F. Biroc) after clashing with director Herbert L. Strock, but still retained screen credit. See more »

Goofs

Dr. Drayden announces that the facility is the "Snake Mountain Proving Grounds," but the sign at the entrance reads "White Snake Proving Grounds." See more »

Quotes

Dr. Jerry Lockwood: [to Susan Manners] I've only got 20-20 vision for you.
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Soundtracks

Riders to the Stars
Music by Harry Sukman
Lyrics by Leon Pober
Vocalist: Kitty White
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: It would be interesting to know what cameras were used in most of the scenes. It appears that cameras were often hand-held and there was difficulty keeping the image level. In some scenes there were variations in aspect ratio that I assume derive either from from the methods of transfer to video, or the accidental rotation of an optical component during the shoot. Expert explanation would be welcome.These are mostly just distractions and do not interfere to much with enjoyment of the film.The cast of this film is so good that I feel constrained to ignore the cheesy bits.There is little chance there is anyone who can provide authoritative answers to my question, -- just putting it out there.
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An Overlooked Classic
27 March 2003 | by JHC3 – See all my reviews

As a long time classic sci fi fanatic, I must admit I'd never even heard of this film before. This comes as no surprise as it seems to have had essentially no significant release to VHS or DVD yet. For the fan of classic black and white '50s sci fi, this is essential viewing. Though the model effects are primitive and the "science" is rather dubious, the cast is first rate. Reasonably effective use of stock footage of U.S. military V-2 rocket tests helps overcome some of the budgetary limitations.
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