Escape from Mars (1999): Cast & Plot
Escape from Mars is a 1999 sci-fi film directed by Neill Fearnley, starring Peter Outerbridge as John Rank, Sagan Cocommander, Peter Kelamis and Aaron Pearl. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Neill Fearnley
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Credo Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Escape from Mars About?
The premise of Escape from Mars without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The finest crew, the greatest ship, and the most dangerous mission converge when five astronauts embark on humanity’s first crewed voyage to Mars in the early 2020s. En route they grapple with faulty computer systems, corporate greed, bureaucratic indifference, and their own personal conflicts, while confronting the unexpected hazards the Red Planet throws at them.
Escape from Mars Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- woman wears a gas mask
- astronaut
- female astronaut
- planet viewed from outer space
- three word title
- planet in title
- gas mask
- outer space
- space exploration
- mission
- meteor shower
- mars the planet
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- escape
- 2010s
Escape from Mars Cast & Characters
Peter Outerbridge leads the cast as John Rank, Sagan Cocommander, with Peter Kelamis as Robert Poirer, Lia's Husband and Aaron Pearl as Robert Singer. Directed by Neill Fearnley; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Neill Fearnley
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Peter Outerbridge as John Rank, Sagan Cocommander - Peter Kelamis as Robert Poirer, Lia's Husband
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Aaron Pearl as Robert Singer - Jonathan Barrett as Richard Singer
Also Starring in Escape from Mars
· 9 more- Kavan Smith Sergei Andropov, Misson Biogeochemist
- Michael Shanks Bill Malone, Mission Architect
- Christine Elise Lia Poirier, Sagan Cocommander
- Ron Lea Jason, Mission Control Weasel
- David Kaye Steve Yaffe
- Allison Hossack Andrea Singer, Mission Chemist
- Arne MacPherson Remi
- Julie Khaner Gail McConnell, Mission Control
- Tammy Isbell Stephanie Rank, John's Ex Wife
More from Neill Fearnley
More films directed by Neill Fearnley: Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder, Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched & Seized, Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched & Seized and Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder In D Minor.
Escape from Mars Plot Summary
What happens in Escape from Mars from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2015, the first crewed mission to Mars launches, a five‑person voyage that includes two women. Along the long journey, technical glitches and personal tensions test the crew’s cohesion. John Rank is the mission’s commander, recently separated from his wife, and he keeps his distance, shaping a chilly mood aboard the ship.
The landing on Mars is almost perfect, touching down just 17 meters from the planned site. Shortly after arrival, Lia Poirier, an astronaut, learns that her fiancé Robert Poirer has been killed in a fatal accident on an icy road. She struggles with the loss but gradually concentrates on the task ahead, letting duty steady her.
Full summary
The whole story of Escape from Mars, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Escape from Mars?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the first crewed mission to Mars launch in the film?
Escape from Mars Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Fuga da Marte” and “Fluchtpunkt Mars”.
- Also known as
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- Fuga da Marte
- Fluchtpunkt Mars
- Fuga de Marte
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Movies Like Escape from Mars
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Flight to Mars, Red Planet and Mission to Mars.
Escape from Mars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Escape from Mars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Escape from Mars?
Escape from Mars runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Escape from Mars released?
Escape from Mars was released on March 25, 1999.
Who directed Escape from Mars?
Escape from Mars was directed by Neill Fearnley.
More films by Neill Fearnley Who is in the cast of Escape from Mars?
Escape from Mars stars Peter Outerbridge as John Rank, Sagan Cocommander, Peter Kelamis as Robert Poirer, Lia's Husband and Aaron Pearl as Robert Singer, among 13 credited actors.
Does Escape from Mars have a post-credit scene?
No. Escape from Mars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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