The Doomsday Machine
Brief Synopsis
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Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days. Meanwhile, Project Astra, a manned U.S. space mission to Venus, is in its final hours before launch when it is taken over by the military and nearly half of its all-male crew is replaced by women. The reason for this becomes apparent when, shortly after Astra leaves orbit, the Earth is completely destroyed in a global cataclysm! Is the human race doomed? What dangers and wonders await the crew of the Astra on their journey to Venus?
Cast & Crew
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Harry Hope
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Escape from Planet Earth
Release Date
1972
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 23m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (DeLuxe)
Synopsis
Spies discover that the Red Chinese have built a "doomsday machine" capable of destroying the surface of the Earth, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days. Meanwhile, Project Astra, a manned U.S. space mission to Venus, is in its final hours before launch when it is taken over by the military and nearly half of its all-male crew is replaced by women. The reason for this becomes apparent when, shortly after Astra leaves orbit, the Earth is completely destroyed in a global cataclysm! Is the human race doomed? What dangers and wonders await the crew of the Astra on their journey to Venus?
Director
Harry Hope
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Escape from Planet Earth
Release Date
1972
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 23m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (DeLuxe)
Quotes
I've got myself railroaded into a stud poker game!- Katie
We're picking up a bomb of static. Must be due to the Van Allen Belt.- Danny
I came to see about supper.- Katie
Well, it's the altitude. It works up the appetite.- Price
You're very forceful, aren't you?- Katie
Do I, er, need force?- Mason
I was talking about vibrations.- Katie
Oh. How are yours doing?- Mason
What do they say?- Katie
I don't believe it. I don't believe it!- Mason
Well, there must be a practical side to having women along.- Danny
You mean like having your socks washed?- Dr. Perry
Katie, this isn't a hayride. We're here for a serious purpose!- Dr. Marion Turner
What could be more serious than a hayride?- Lt. Katie Carlson
