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Doomsday Machine

  • 19721972
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
2.6/10
1.2K
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Doomsday Machine (1972)
Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days.
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Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days.Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days.Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days.

IMDb RATING
2.6/10
1.2K
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  • Directors
    • Harry Hope
    • Lee Sholem
    • Herbert J. Leder(uncredited)
  • Writer
    • Stuart J. Byrne(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bobby Van
    • Ruta Lee
    • Mala Powers
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  • Directors
    • Harry Hope
    • Lee Sholem
    • Herbert J. Leder(uncredited)
  • Writer
    • Stuart J. Byrne(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bobby Van
    • Ruta Lee
    • Mala Powers
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    • 49User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Mala Powers, Lorri Scott, and Grant Williams in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Grant Williams in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Bobby Van in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Bobby Van in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Mala Powers in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Lorri Scott in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Ruta Lee in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Henry Wilcoxon in Doomsday Machine (1972)
    Grant Williams in Doomsday Machine (1972)
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    Lorri Scott in Doomsday Machine (1972)

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    Bobby Van
    Bobby Van
    • Dannyas Danny
    Ruta Lee
    Ruta Lee
    • Dr. Marion Turneras Dr. Marion Turner
    Mala Powers
    Mala Powers
    • Maj. Georgianna Bronskias Maj. Georgianna Bronski
    James Craig
    James Craig
    • Dr. Hainesas Dr. Haines
    Grant Williams
    Grant Williams
    • Maj. Kurt Masonas Maj. Kurt Mason
    Henry Wilcoxon
    Henry Wilcoxon
    • Dr. Christopher Perryas Dr. Christopher Perry
    Chia Essie Lin
    Chia Essie Lin
    • Girl Spyas Girl Spy
    • (as Essie Lin Chia)
    Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem
    • Mission Control Officeras Mission Control Officer
    Lorri Scott
    • Lt. Katie Carlsonas Lt. Katie Carlson
    Denny Miller
    Denny Miller
    • Col. Don Priceas Col. Don Price
    • (as Scott Miller)
    Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell
    • 1st Reporteras 1st Reporter
    John Cestare
    Raymond Mayo
    Raymond Mayo
    Frank Gambina
    Mark Bailey
    Mark Bailey
    • Majoras Major…
    Leo Ramirez
    Anthony Loder
    Steven Roberts
    • Directors
      • Harry Hope
      • Lee Sholem
      • Herbert J. Leder(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • Stuart J. Byrne(original story and screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days. Meanwhile, Project Astra, a manned U.S. space mission to Venus, is in its final hours before launch when it is taken over by the military and nearly half of its all-male crew is replaced by women. The reason for this becomes apparent when, shortly after Astra leaves orbit, the Earth is completely destroyed in a global cataclysm! Is the human race doomed? What dangers and wonders await the crew of the Astra on their journey to Venus? —yortsnave
    • astronaut
    • space travel
    • end of the world
    • bleeding eyes
    • sexism
    • 29 more
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    • Taglines
      • Death in Space!
    • Genre
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Most of the movie was filmed in 1967 but due to a lack of financing it wasn't completed until 1972 when the producers had acquired enough money to complete the film, but without any of the original cast members. Lee Sholem was hired to direct the new footage.
    • Goofs
      The spacecraft keeps changing. Sometimes it is shown (in stock footage) as a typical NASA rocket of the era, other times it is a sleek winged ship, and sometimes it is a space station.
    • Quotes

      Mason: I don't believe it. I don't believe it!

      Danny: Well, there must be a practical side to having women along.

      Dr. Perry: You mean like having your socks washed?

    • Connections
      Edited from Gorath (1962)

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    It ain't easy bein' cheesy.
    Hey, a space ship that comes with its own seat belt equipped laz-e-boy recliners! OK, given that this thing was started by one bunch in the 60s and then finished by another group in the 70s you can pretty much figure that continuity is out the window. Hairstyles change, the Russian chick looses her accent, and boy does Danny's voice ever change. But given the circumstances, like two entirely different crews, I really don't think continuity and the lack of same ought to be a factor. The folks that took this thing out of mothballs and tried to make it work deserve kudos for the effort. And they did a fair job up until the very end. Pseudo-philosophical meanderings just don't fit well in a sci-fi movie that comes across like the B films of the same genre out of the 50s. But, thats rather where a lot of those flicks tried to go too, so I guess it was to be expected. At the end they even set it up for a sequel. Well, be thankful that never happened. The cast is fun, with players recognizable from "Wagon Train" to "M.A.S.H." and beyond. Its not so bad, and kinda fun to watch. With all the problems it survived, hey, maybe, at the edge of our solar system, there is an adventure awaiting the "last of man".
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    • KennethEagleSpirit
    • Feb 24, 2007

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    • Release date
      • 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Escape from Planet Earth
    • Filming locations
      • Van Nuys Airport - 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • First Leisure
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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