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Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Original title: Doppelgänger
  • 19691969
  • GG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.
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The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
    • Robert Parrish
  • Writers
    • Gerry Anderson(story)
    • Sylvia Anderson(story)
    • Donald James(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Roy Thinnes
    • Ian Hendry
    • Patrick Wymark
    • Robert Parrish
  • Writers
    • Gerry Anderson(story)
    • Sylvia Anderson(story)
    • Donald James(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Roy Thinnes
    • Ian Hendry
    • Patrick Wymark
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
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    Ian Hendry in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Ian Hendry and Roy Thinnes in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Roy Thinnes in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Roy Thinnes in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Ian Hendry in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Lynn Loring in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
    Lynn Loring, George Sewell, and Loni von Friedl in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)

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    Roy Thinnes
    Roy Thinnes
    • Colonel Glenn Ross
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • John Kane
    Patrick Wymark
    Patrick Wymark
    • Jason Webb
    Lynn Loring
    Lynn Loring
    • Sharon Ross
    Loni von Friedl
    Loni von Friedl
    • Lisa Hartmann
    Franco De Rosa
    • Paulo Landi
    • (as Franco Derosa)
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Doctor Hassler
    George Sewell
    George Sewell
    • Mark Neuman
    Ed Bishop
    Ed Bishop
    • David Poulson
    • (as Edward Bishop)
    Philip Madoc
    Philip Madoc
    • Dr. Pontini
    Vladek Sheybal
    Vladek Sheybal
    • Psychiatrist
    George Mikell
    • Captain Ross
    Keith Alexander
    Keith Alexander
    • EuroSEC Launch Controller
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Burton
    Peter Burton
    • Medical Technician
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Chinn
    Anthony Chinn
    • Mongolian Rescue Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    John Clifford
    • Gantry Technician
    • (uncredited)
    Maurice Connor
    • Suit Technician
    • (uncredited)
    Nicholas Courtney
    Nicholas Courtney
    • Medical Data Analyst
    • (uncredited)
      • Robert Parrish
    • Writers
      • Gerry Anderson(story) (screenplay)
      • Sylvia Anderson(story) (screenplay)
      • Donald James(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Gerry Anderson has said in interviews that he had to shoot all the important stuff with Patrick Wymark and Ian Hendry in the mornings because both men well known for being heavy drinkers of the booze would go for liquid lunches and would not be able to do much in the afternoons.
    • Goofs
      They talk about the possibility of the astronauts having turned but orbital mechanics make this impossible for a spacecraft with limited fuel. They would have to go a full orbit around the Sun or use an immense amount of fuel - much more than they could have possibly brought with them.
    • Quotes

      Jason Webb: Are you telling me that you don't know anyone here? Your wife? Lisa? Neuman?

      Col. Glenn Ross: Only their Doppelgangers.

    • Alternate versions
      US prints give Roy Thinnes top billing over Ian Hendry, likely due to Thinnes being well known for his recent science-fiction TV series The Invaders (1967).
    • Connections
      Featured in Coming Soon (1982)

    User reviews75

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    8/10
    Not the film it should have been
    Fans of Gerry Anderson's productions will recognise several actors and vehicles from UFO (which was made after Doppelgänger) - as well as sound effects from various Anderson series. Barry Gray's excellent music (mostly unique to this film) adds to the feeling of familiarity. For these reasons alone, I think any Gerry Anderson fan would find Doppelgänger worth getting.

    Judged simply as a film, it has to be said that Doppelgänger is flawed. It is known that there were major problems during production, and I suspect this is why there is a time-consuming plot thread that ends abruptly and appears to have no relevance to the rest of the story. Presumably time/budget constraints prevented the relevance from emerging!

    Distractingly, the special effects range from outstandingly good - better than any 1960s film that I know of - to disappointingly bad.

    Nevertheless, even with these flaws, Doppelgänger's main story is well told and keeps the viewer (or, at least, this viewer) engaged throughout. The ending is perhaps not what one might expect from Anderson, yet at the same time it is typical of Anderson, and it is certainly appropriate. To find out what I mean you'll have to watch it for yourself. :)
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    • Mar 27, 2005

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1969 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Fanderson: the official Gerry and Sylvia Anderson appreciation society site
      • The official Gerry Anderson site
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
    • Production company
      • Century 21 Television
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    • 1 hour 41 minutes

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