Earth II(1971)
Just 10 seconds . . . to save a dream from becoming a nuclear nightmare.
Earth II Synopsis
In the near future, a space station dubbed Earth II is built for the purpose of scientific research and world peace. However, that peace is shattered when the Chinese send up a nuclear bomb that is orbiting just a few miles away from the station. Can the crew disarm the bomb before it detonates, not only destroying the station but setting off World War III?
Earth II (1971) is a tv movie and science fiction film directed by Tom Gries, released on November 28, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gary Lockwood, Scott Hylands, Hari Rhodes and Anthony Franciosa. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Gries
- Writers:
- William Read Woodfield, Allan Balter
- Producers:
- Allan Balter, William Read Woodfield
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Hugo
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Wabe, MGM Television
- Status:
- Released
Earth II (1971) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Earth II before you stream it.
Earth II Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Lockwood
as David Seville
Scott Hylands
as Jim Capa
Hari Rhodes
as Dr. Loren Huxley
Anthony Franciosa
as Frank Karger
Mariette Hartley
as Lisa Karger
Gary Merrill
as Walter Dietrich
Inga Swenson
as Ilyana Kovalefskii
Edward Bell
as Anton Kovalefskii
Lew Ayres
as President Charles Carter Durant
- Brian Dewey
Brian Dewey
as Matt Karger
- Diana Webster
Diana Webster
as Hannah Young
- Bart Burns
Bart Burns
as Steiner
Key crew
Directed by Tom Gries, written by William Read Woodfield and Allan Balter, produced by Allan Balter and William Read Woodfield.
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Earth II Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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Earth II – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Earth II online?
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Earth II (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Earth II?
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The main cast of Earth II (1971) includes Gary Lockwood, Scott Hylands, Hari Rhodes, Anthony Franciosa and Mariette Hartley. The film was directed by Tom Gries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Earth II released?
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Earth II was released on November 28, 1971 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Earth II worth watching?
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Earth II (1971) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Earth II?
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Yes. The official Earth II trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.