Battle in Outer Space
"Will the Earth be reduced to space dust? A giant battle unfolds on the other side of the moon!"
Originally released in 1959. Battle in Outer Space is a science fiction/action film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Koreya Senda, Ryō Ikebe, and Kyōko Anzai
Synopsis
In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (46 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Koreya Senda
as Professor Adachi
Ryō Ikebe
as Major Ichiro Katsumiya
Kyōko Anzai
as Etsuko Shiraishi
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Iwomura
Leonard Stanford
as Dr. Roger Richardson
Harold Conway
as Dr. Immerman
Hisaya Ito
as Kogure
Minoru Takada
as The Commander
Nadao Kirino
as Gravity Man
Fuyuki Murakami
as Inspector Iriake
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle in Outer Space about?
In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global coun...
Who directed Battle in Outer Space?
Battle in Outer Space was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Battle in Outer Space?
Battle in Outer Space has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Battle in Outer Space released?
Battle in Outer Space was released on December 26, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battle in Outer Space?
The main cast of Battle in Outer Space includes Koreya Senda, Ryō Ikebe, Kyōko Anzai, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Leonard Stanford.