Meteor
"It's five miles wide... it's coming at 30,000 m.p.h... there's no place on Earth to hide!"
Originally released in 1979. Meteor is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by Ronald Neame.
Starring Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, and Karl Malden
Synopsis
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits it will cause an incredible catastrophe which will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules" but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR who have also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (158 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.6M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sean Connery
as Paul Bradley
Natalie Wood
as Tatiana Donskaya
Karl Malden
as Harry Sherwood
Brian Keith
as Dr. Dubov
Martin Landau
as General Adlon
Trevor Howard
as Sir Michael Hughes
Richard Dysart
as Secretary of Defense
Henry Fonda
as The President
Joseph Campanella
as General Easton
Bo Brundin
as Rolf Manheim
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,600,000
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
- Meteor Joint Venture
- Palladium Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meteor about?
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits it will cause an incredible catastrophe which will probably extinguish mankind...
Who directed Meteor?
Meteor was directed by Ronald Neame.
How long is Meteor?
Meteor has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Meteor released?
Meteor was released on October 19, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meteor?
The main cast of Meteor includes Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Martin Landau.
Is Meteor worth watching?
Meteor has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 158 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.