The Land Unknown(1957)
BEHIND A BARRIER OF ANTARCTIC ICE... A PARADISE OF HIDDEN TERRORS!
The Land Unknown Synopsis
Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.
The Land Unknown (1957) is a adventure, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Virgil W. Vogel, released on October 15, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds and Henry Brandon. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Virgil W. Vogel
- Writers:
- William N. Robson, László Görög, Charles Palmer
- Producers:
- William Alland
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Land Unknown (1957) Trailer
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The Land Unknown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jock Mahoney
as Commander Harold 'Alan' Roberts
Shirley Patterson
as Margaret 'Maggie' Hathaway
William Reynolds
as Lt. Jack Carmen
Henry Brandon
as Dr. Carl Hunter
Douglas Kennedy
as Capt. Burnham
Phil Harvey
as Machinist's Mate Steve Miller
Kenner G. Kemp
as Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Bing Russell
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens
Bert Stevens
as Officer at Briefing (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman
Tom Coleman
as Man at Briefing (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Virgil W. Vogel, written by William N. Robson, László Görög and Charles Palmer, produced by William Alland.
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The Land Unknown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Land Unknown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Land Unknown online?
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The Land Unknown (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, 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 The Land Unknown?
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The main cast of The Land Unknown (1957) includes Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds, Henry Brandon and Douglas Kennedy. The film was directed by Virgil W. Vogel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Land Unknown released?
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The Land Unknown was released on October 15, 1957 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Land Unknown worth watching?
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The Land Unknown (1957) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Land Unknown?
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Yes. The official The Land Unknown trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.