Flight to Mars (1951)
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Flight to Mars is the second American film of the postwar era (after the previous year's Rocketship X-M) to depict a manned space trip to the Red Planet. Leading-man responsibilities are evenly divided between Arthur Franz as brilliant scientist Dr. Jim Barker and Cameron Mitchell as two-fisted reporter Steve Abbott. Both men make the journey to Mars, finding time along the way to battle over the affections of leading lady Virginia Huston. Upon landing on Mars, the earthlings learn that planetary leader, Ikron (Morris Ankrum, a fixture of 1950s sci-fi), intends to conquer the world. Fortunately a group of good Martians are on hand to lend moral and physical support to the heroes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marguerite Chapman, Cameron Mitchell, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lesley Selander
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Flight to Mars
Flight to Mars is the second American film of the postwar era (after the previous year's Rocketship X-M) to depict a manned space trip to the Red Planet. Leading-man responsibilities are evenly divided between Arthur Franz as brilliant scientist Dr. Jim Barker and Cameron Mitchell as two-fisted reporter Steve Abbott. Both men make the journey to Mars, finding time along the way to battle over the affections of leading lady Virginia Huston. Upon landing on Mars, the earthlings learn that planetary leader, Ikron (Morris Ankrum, a fixture of 1950s sci-fi), intends to conquer the world. Fortunately a group of good Martians are on hand to lend moral and physical support to the heroes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 71 mins
Complete Cast of Flight to Mars
- Marguerite Chapman - Alita
- Arthur Franz - Dr. Jim Barker
- John Litel - Dr. Lane
- Morris Ankrum - Ikron
- Robert H. Barrat - Tillamar
- William Forrest - Gen. Archer
- David Bond - Ramay
- Everett Glass - Montar
- Bob Peoples - Soldier
- Perc Launders - Workman
- Russ Conway - Astronomer #1
- Trevor Bardette - Alzar
- Cameron Mitchell - Steve Abbott
- Virginia Huston - Carol Stafford
- Richard Gaines - Prof. Jackson
- Lucille Barkley - Terris
- Edward Earle - Justin
- William Norton Bailey - Councilman
- Raymond Bond - Astronomer #2
- Bill Neff - Sergeant
- Frank O'Connor - Councilman
- Tristram Coffin - Commentator
- Stanley Blystone - Councilman
- Director(s):
- Lesley Selander
- Writer(s):
- Arthur Strawn
- Producer(s):
- Walter Mirisch
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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