First Spaceship on Venus / Octaman
"First Spaceship on Venus" (1962) - After discovering a communications device from Venus containing a message about the impending attack of Earth, an international crew of astronauts and scientists embark on the first manned expedition of the mystery-shrouded planet. Upon arrival, they discover the ruins of an advanced civilization that destroyed itself in its zealous quest to master atomic weaponry. Based on the best-selling novel 'The Astronauts' by Poland's most famous science-fiction writer, Stanislaw Lem ('Solaris'), 'First Spaceship on Venus' has been called "the first influential post-war space opera from Eastern Europe". A spectacular Technicolor adventure. "Octaman" (1971) - A strange and deadly creature from outer space lands on Earth. The creature goes on a rampage endangering everything in its path.
Year: 1962
Genre: Science Fiction, Cult Films / After Dark, Cult Classic, Classic Cinema
Country: Germany, Mexico
Director: Kurt Maetzig, Harry J Essex
Starring: Oldrich Lukes, Ignacy Machowski, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow, Yoko Tani
Duration: 153 Minutes
Rating: PG
Location in store: Sci Fi Classic
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