Quatermass 2
"A horrible enemy from the unknown strikes terror across the earth!"
Originally released in 1957. Quatermass 2 is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Val Guest. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brian Donlevy, John Longden, and William Franklyn
Synopsis
In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (140 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Donlevy
as Prof. Bernard Quatermass
John Longden
as Chief Inspector Lomax
William Franklyn
as Dr. Tom Brand
Bryan Forbes
as Marsh
Charles Lloyd Pack
as Work Camp Manager Dawson
Tom Chatto
as Vincent Broadhead, M.P.
John Van Eyssen
as The Plant Tour Guide
Sidney James
as Jimmy Hall
Percy Herbert
as Paddy Gorman
Michael Ripper
as Ernie the Bartender
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quatermass 2 about?
In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design ha...
Who directed Quatermass 2?
Quatermass 2 was directed by Val Guest.
How long is Quatermass 2?
Quatermass 2 has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Quatermass 2 released?
Quatermass 2 was released on June 17, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Quatermass 2?
The main cast of Quatermass 2 includes Brian Donlevy, John Longden, William Franklyn, Bryan Forbes, Charles Lloyd Pack.
Is Quatermass 2 worth watching?
Quatermass 2 has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.