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Encounter in Space (1963): Cast

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Encounter in Space is a 1963 sci-fi film directed by Mikhail Karyukov, starring Otar Koberidze as Cosmonaut Ivan Batalov, Nikolai Volkov St. and Nikolai Timofeyev. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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Encounter in Space (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Director
Mikhail Karyukov
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Encounter in Space About?

The premise of Encounter in Space without spoilers.

Set in the near future, a friendly Zenturian mission to Earth crashes on Phobos, the moon of Mars, prompting Soviet cosmonauts to launch a hazardous rescue in the harsh lunar terrain. Although the film never saw a US release, producer Roger Corman reshaped its premise for his 1966 sci‑fi horror QUEEN OF BLOOD, reusing several of its special‑effects.

Encounter in Space Themes & Keywords

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  • outer space
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Cast & crew

Encounter in Space Cast & Characters

Otar Koberidze leads the cast as Cosmonaut Ivan Batalov, with Nikolai Volkov St. as Doctor Laungton and Nikolai Timofeyev as Project Administrator Krilov. Directed by Mikhail Karyukov; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mikhail Karyukov

More films directed by Mikhail Karyukov: Battle Beyond the Sun and Nebo Zovyot.

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Encounter in Space Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Toward Meeting a Dream” and “A Dream Come True”.

Also known as
  • Toward Meeting a Dream
  • A Dream Come True
  • Mechte Navstrechu
  • Begegnung im All
  • Au-devant du rêve
  • Encuentro en el espacio
  • 奔向梦想

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Encounter in Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Encounter in Space, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Encounter in Space?

Encounter in Space runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was Encounter in Space released?

Encounter in Space was released on June 6, 1963.

Who directed Encounter in Space?

Encounter in Space was directed by Mikhail Karyukov.

More films by Mikhail Karyukov

Who is in the cast of Encounter in Space?

Encounter in Space stars Otar Koberidze as Cosmonaut Ivan Batalov, Nikolai Volkov St. as Doctor Laungton and Nikolai Timofeyev as Project Administrator Krilov, among 13 credited actors.

Does Encounter in Space have a post-credit scene?

No. Encounter in Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Encounter in Space in?

The original language of Encounter in Space is Russian.

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