Encounter in Space
Originally released in 1963. Encounter in Space is a science fiction film. directed by Otar Koberidze. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Larisa Gordeichik, Boris Borisenok, and Otar Koberidze
Synopsis
In the near future, a friendly exploratory mission to Earth from the planet Zenturia crashes on Mars's moon Phobos, and cosmonauts from the USSR are sent to the difficult and dangerous rescue. Although this film was never shown in the USA in its entirety, producer Roger Corman adapted the plot premise for his 1966 sci-fi-horror opus, QUEEN OF BLOOD, and utilized some of its special effects in that film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Larisa Gordeichik
as Cosmonaut Tanya Krilova
Boris Borisenok
as Cosmonaut Andrei Sayenko
Otar Koberidze
as Cosmonaut Ivan Batalov
Peeter Kard
as Flight Commander
Aleksei Genesin
as Pol
Nikolai Timofeyev
as Project Administrator Krilov
Nikolai Volkov St.
as Doctor Laungton
Vitold Janpavlis
as Narrator (voice)
Leonid Chinidzhants
Alexei Korotyukov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Odessa Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encounter in Space about?
In the near future, a friendly exploratory mission to Earth from the planet Zenturia crashes on Mars's moon Phobos, and cosmonauts from the USSR are sent to the difficult and dangerous rescue. Alt...
Who directed Encounter in Space?
Encounter in Space was directed by Otar Koberidze.
How long is Encounter in Space?
Encounter in Space has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Encounter in Space released?
Encounter in Space was released on June 6, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Encounter in Space?
The main cast of Encounter in Space includes Larisa Gordeichik, Boris Borisenok, Otar Koberidze, Peeter Kard, Aleksei Genesin.