Space Is the Place(1974)
Space Is the Place Synopsis
Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra return to Earth after several years in space. Ra proclaims himself "the alter-destiny", meets with inner-city youths and battles with the devil himself to save the black race.
Space Is the Place (1974) is a science fiction and music film directed by John Coney, released on November 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Sun Ra, Raymond Johnson, Christopher Brooks and Marshall Allen. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- John Coney
- Writers:
- Sun Ra, Joshua Smith
- Producers:
- Jim Newman
- Production:
- North American Star System
- Status:
- Released
Space Is the Place (1974) Trailer
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Space Is the Place Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sun Ra
as Himself
- Raymond Johnson
Raymond Johnson
as The Overseer
- Christopher Brooks
Christopher Brooks
as Jimmy Fey
Marshall Allen
as Arkestra member
- June Tyson
June Tyson
as Arkestra member
- Walter Burns
Walter Burns
as Agent #1
Morgan Upton
as Agent #2
- La Shaa Stallings
La Shaa Stallings
as Bertha
- Barbara Deloney
Barbara Deloney
as Candy
- Erika Leder
Erika Leder
as Tania
- Eloe Omoe
Eloe Omoe
as Arkestra Member
- Danny Davis
Danny Davis
as Arkestra Member
Key crew
Directed by John Coney, written by Sun Ra and Joshua Smith, produced by Jim Newman.
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Space Is the Place Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 49 ratings.
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Space Is the Place – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Space Is the Place online?
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Space Is the Place (1974) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Space Is the Place?
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The main cast of Space Is the Place (1974) includes Sun Ra, Raymond Johnson, Christopher Brooks, Marshall Allen and June Tyson. The film was directed by John Coney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Space Is the Place released?
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Space Is the Place was released on November 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Space Is the Place worth watching?
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Space Is the Place (1974) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Space Is the Place?
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