X: The Unknown
"It rises from 2000 miles below the earth to melt everything in its path!"
Originally released in 1956. X: The Unknown is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Leslie Norman. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dean Jagger, Leo McKern, and William Lucas
Synopsis
Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village. An American research scientist at a nearby nuclear plant joins with a British investigator to discover why the victims were radioactively burned and why, shortly thereafter, a series of radiation-related incidents are occurring in an ever-growing straight line away from the fissure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (73 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dean Jagger
as Dr. Adam Royston
Leo McKern
as Inspector McGill
William Lucas
as Peter Elliott
Edward Chapman
as John Elliott
John Harvey
as Maj. Cartwright
Michael Ripper
as Sgt. Harry Grimsdyke
Anthony Newley
as LCpl. 'Spider' Webb
Ian MacNaughton
as Pvt. Haggis
Peter Hammond
as Lt. Bannerman
Kenneth Cope
as Pvt. Lansing
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is X: The Unknown about?
Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village. An American research scientist at a nearby nuclear ...
Who directed X: The Unknown?
X: The Unknown was directed by Leslie Norman.
How long is X: The Unknown?
X: The Unknown has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was X: The Unknown released?
X: The Unknown was released on September 21, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in X: The Unknown?
The main cast of X: The Unknown includes Dean Jagger, Leo McKern, William Lucas, Edward Chapman, John Harvey.