First Man into Space(1959)
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First Man into Space Synopsis
The first pilot to leave Earth's atmosphere lands, then vanishes; but something with a craving for blood prowls the countryside...
First Man into Space (1959) is a science fiction, horror and drama film directed by Robert Day, released on February 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards and Robert Ayres. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Day
- Writers:
- John Croydon, Charles F. Vetter, Wyott Ordung
- Producers:
- John Croydon, Charles F. Vetter
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Faithfull
- Composer:
- Buxton Orr
- Production:
- Amalgamated Productions
- Status:
- Released
First Man into Space (1959) Trailer
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First Man into Space Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marshall Thompson
as Cmdr. Charles Ernest Prescott
Marla Landi
as Tia Francesca
Bill Edwards
as Lt. Dan Milton Prescott
Robert Ayres
as Capt. Ben Richards
Carl Jaffe
as Dr. Paul von Essen
Bill Nagy
as Police Chief Wilson
Roger Delgado
as Mexican Consul - Ramon de Guerrera
John McLaren
as State Dept. Official, Harold Atkins
- Spencer Teakle
Spencer Teakle
as Ratings Control Room
- Chuck Keyser
Chuck Keyser
as Ratings Control Room
John Fabian
as Ratings Control Room
- Richard Shaw
Richard Shaw
as Witney
Key crew
Directed by Robert Day, written by John Croydon, Charles F. Vetter and Wyott Ordung, produced by John Croydon and Charles F. Vetter.
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First Man into Space Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 59 ratings.
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First Man into Space – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Man into Space online?
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First Man into Space (1959) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in First Man into Space?
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The main cast of First Man into Space (1959) includes Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres and Carl Jaffe. The film was directed by Robert Day. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Man into Space released?
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First Man into Space was released on February 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is First Man into Space worth watching?
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First Man into Space (1959) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for First Man into Space?
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Yes. The official First Man into Space trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.