"Fear awaits ...... in the murky mists of outer space!" 25 August 1960 Adventure, Sci-Fi 85 mins
Interplanetary News reporter Ray Peterson is assigned aboard a space station in the 21st Century.
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Rik Van Nutter as Ray Peterson (IZ41)
Gabriella Farinon as Lucy (Y13)
David Montresor as George the Commander
Archie Savage as Al (X15)
Alain Dijon as Archie (Y16)
Franco Fantasia as Sullivan
Joe Pollini as King 116
David Maran as Davis
José Néstor as Venus Commander
Anita Todesco as Venus Control
Aldo Pini as Jacson
Antonio Margheriti Director
Ennio De Concini Writer
Samuel Z. Arkoff Executive Producer
Hugo Grimaldi Producer
Lelio Luttazzi Original Music Composer
Marcello Masciocchi Director of Photography
Caesar Peace Special Effects
Jack Wallace Writer
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United Kingdom 13 December 1961
Italy 25 August 1960
United States 13 December 1961
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Assignment: Outer Space was directed by Antonio Margheriti and distributed by American International Pictures. It was released as a double feature with The ...
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