Alien Attack
"The ultimate space-age disaster ... and a desperate struggle for survival"
Originally released in 1980. Alien Attack is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Lee H. Katzin.
Starring Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, and Barry Morse
Synopsis
Earth's Moon is the site of Moonbase Alpha, a scientific research colony nestled in the crater Plato. Staffed by over 300 men and women from Earth, it is the operations center for several space expeditions. It is also a watchdog for vast amounts of atomic waste from Earth stored in silos on the Moon's far side. Magnetic radiation builds up and causes the wastes to explode with such force that the Earth's centripetal pull on the Moon is overcome, and the Moon is broken free of Earth's orbit to drift at incredible speed out of the Solar System off the plane of the ecliptic. The survivors on Moonbase Alpha are unable to return to Earth and must survive in unknown space on their wandering Moon. They encounter a planet whose advanced people project an illusion of a devastating attack on Moonbase. This TV movie was edited from scenes of two episodes ("Breakaway" and "War Games") of "Space: 1999" (1975).
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Martin Landau
as Commander John Koenig
Barbara Bain
as Doctor Helena Russell
Barry Morse
as Professor Victor Bergman
Nick Tate
as Captain Alan Carter
Prentis Hancock
as Paul Morrow
Zienia Merton
as Sandra Benes
Roy Dotrice
as Commissioner Gerald Simmons
Anthony Valentine
as Male Alien
Isla Blair
as Female Alien
Philip Madoc
as Commander Anton Gorski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alien Attack about?
Earth's Moon is the site of Moonbase Alpha, a scientific research colony nestled in the crater Plato. Staffed by over 300 men and women from Earth, it is the operations center for several space exp...
Who directed Alien Attack?
Alien Attack was directed by Lee H. Katzin.
How long is Alien Attack?
Alien Attack has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Alien Attack released?
Alien Attack was released on September 4, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alien Attack?
The main cast of Alien Attack includes Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse, Nick Tate, Prentis Hancock.