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The Angry Red Planet

  • 19591959
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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The Angry Red Planet (1959)
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  • Adventure
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi

One of only two survivors from a Martian expedition is so traumatized she doesn't remember the circumstances of the trip.One of only two survivors from a Martian expedition is so traumatized she doesn't remember the circumstances of the trip.One of only two survivors from a Martian expedition is so traumatized she doesn't remember the circumstances of the trip.

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3.3K
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  • Director
    • Ib Melchior
  • Writers
    • Ib Melchior(screenplay by)
    • Sidney W. Pink(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gerald Mohr
    • Nora Hayden
    • Les Tremayne
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  • Director
    • Ib Melchior
  • Writers
    • Ib Melchior(screenplay by)
    • Sidney W. Pink(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gerald Mohr
    • Nora Hayden
    • Les Tremayne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 99User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    The Angry Red Planet
    Trailer 1:47
    The Angry Red Planet

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    Nora Hayden, Jack Kruschen, Gerald Mohr, and Les Tremayne in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Nora Hayden, Jack Kruschen, Gerald Mohr, and Les Tremayne in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Les Tremayne in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Nora Hayden and Gerald Mohr in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Nora Hayden and Gerald Mohr in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Nora Hayden, Jack Kruschen, Gerald Mohr, and Les Tremayne in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Nora Hayden, Gerald Mohr, and Les Tremayne in The Angry Red Planet (1959)
    Nora Hayden, Gerald Mohr, and Les Tremayne in The Angry Red Planet (1959)

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    Gerald Mohr
    Gerald Mohr
    • Col. Thomas O'Bannionas Col. Thomas O'Bannion
    Nora Hayden
    Nora Hayden
    • Dr. Iris 'Irish' Ryanas Dr. Iris 'Irish' Ryan
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Prof. Theodore Gettellas Prof. Theodore Gettell
    Jack Kruschen
    Jack Kruschen
    • CWO Sam Jacobsas CWO Sam Jacobs
    Paul Hahn
    Paul Hahn
    • Maj. Gen. George Treegaras Maj. Gen. George Treegar
    J. Edward McKinley
    J. Edward McKinley
    • Prof. Paul Weineras Prof. Paul Weiner
    Tom Daly
    • Dr. Frank Gordonas Dr. Frank Gordon
    Don Lamond
    • TV Newscasteras TV Newscaster
    • (voice)
    • …
    Edward Innes
    • Brig. Gen. Alan Prescottas Brig. Gen. Alan Prescott
    Gordon Barnes
    • Maj. Lyman Rossas Maj. Lyman Ross
    Jack Haddock
    • Lt. Col. Davisas Lt. Col. Davis
    Brandy Bryan
    • Nurse Hayesas Nurse Hayes
    Joan Patrick
    Joan Patrick
    • Nurse Dixonas Nurse Dixon
    • (as Joan Fitzpatrick)
    Duke Norton
    • Dr. Mulleras Dr. Muller
    William Remick
    • Dr. Hawleyas Dr. Hawley
    • (as Wm. Remick)
    Fred Ross
    • Air Force News Photographeras Air Force News Photographer
    David De Haven
    • Air Force News Photographeras Air Force News Photographer
    • (as David DeHaven)
    Arline Hunter
    • Joanas Joan
    • Director
      • Ib Melchior
    • Writers
      • Ib Melchior(screenplay by)
      • Sidney W. Pink(screenplay by) (original story by)
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    The first spaceship to Mars, presumed lost, is found in space and brought back to Earth by remote control. Only two from an initial crew of four are still alive, but one is unconscious due to an attached alien growth, while the other is traumatized, blocking out all memory of what happened. In hopes to save the unconscious crewman, the amnesiac is interrogated back into remembering. Those in charge thereby learn of the terrible dangers awaiting anyone venturing into the spooky, ruddy stillness of the very alien Martian ecosystem. —statmanjeff
    • martian
    • psychotronic film
    • no title at beginning
    • bare chested male
    • hairy chest
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Sights beyond belief! (Ad cuts).
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Ib Melchior was given just 9 days to shoot the film, on a budget of $200,000.
    • Goofs
      Irish claims the creature is single-celled like an amoeba, but it clearly has an eye, which would indicate something more complex.
    • Quotes

      Maj. Gen. George Treegar: The hell with radiation. Let's go.

    • Crazy credits
      The main title, cast and credits do not appear until the end of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited from Invisible Invaders (1959)

    User reviews99

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    Top review
    6/10
    AIP In Space
    One of only two survivors from a Martian expedition is so traumatized she (Naura Hayden) does not remember the circumstances of the trip.

    The film stars Gerald Mohr and is directed by American International Pictures regular Ib Melchior. Melchior was only given 10 days and a budget of $200,000 to make the film. All things considered, he did alright.

    The New York Times wrote, "The Angry Red Planet solemnly warns its audiences not to go to Mars. Stubborn patrons who ignore the advice will discover that the planet looks like a cardboard illustration from Flash Gordon and is inhabited by carnivorous plants, a giant amoeba and a species resembling a three-eyed green ant." Well said.

    Great film? No. Fun film? Yes.
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    • Jan 29, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Invasion of Mars
    • Filming locations
      • Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Sino Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $190,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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