Riders to the Stars (1954): Cast & Plot
Riders to the Stars is a 1954 sci-fi drama directed by Herbert L. Strock, starring William Lundigan as Dr. Richard Donald Stanton, Herbert Marshall and Richard Carlson. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Herbert L. Strock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ivan Tors Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Riders to the Stars About?
The premise of Riders to the Stars without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
SEE! men and equipment float in air, trapped where there is no gravity - no up or down! Three men gamble their lives in space to change the history of the world
Riders to the Stars Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- outer space
- ambulance
- instruction
- atmosphere
- stars
- altitude
- temperature
- man smoking
- collision
- heat
- autopilot
- acceleration
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- deceleration
- helmet
- oxygen mask
- cap
- microphone
- curly hair
- planet earth
- speed
- joystick
- ground control
- crashing through the atmosphere
- compound
- woman kissing a man
- kiss on the cheek
- net
- spaceflight
- psychotronic film
- aerial camera shot
- astronomical object in title
- headphones
- meteor
- astronaut
- rocket
- 1950s
- cigarette smoking
- pay phone
- secret project
- radiation suit
- psychological testing
- mouse
- model
- jeep
- geiger counter
- female scientist
- father son relationship
- desert
- crash landing
- computer
Riders to the Stars Cast & Characters
William Lundigan leads the cast as Dr. Richard Donald Stanton, with Herbert Marshall as Dr. Donald L. Stanton / Narrator and Richard Carlson as Dr. Jerry Lockwood. Directed by Herbert L. Strock; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herbert L. Strock
- William Lundigan as Dr. Richard Donald Stanton
- Herbert Marshall as Dr. Donald L. Stanton / Narrator
- Richard Carlson as Dr. Jerry Lockwood
- Martha Hyer as Dr. Jane Flynn
Also Starring in Riders to the Stars
· 9 more- Robert Karnes Walter Gordon
- Lawrence Dobkin Dr. Delmar
- King Donovan James O'Herli
- George Eldredge Dr. Paul Dryden
- James Best Dr. Sidney K. Fuller
- Michael Fox Dr. Klinger
- Dan Riss Dr. Frank Werner
- Dawn Addams Susan Manners
- Kem Dibbs David Wells
Riders to the Stars Plot Summary
What happens in Riders to the Stars from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A group of highly qualified single men, including Dr. Richard Stanton William Lundigan and Dr. Jerry Lockwood Richard Carlson, are recruited for a top-secret project. They undergo a series of rigorous physical and psychological tests, during which Stanton becomes attracted to the beautiful Dr. Jane Flynn Martha Hyer. After most candidates are eliminated, the four remaining are told about the project’s purpose.
Full summary
The whole story of Riders to the Stars, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Riders to the Stars?
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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Which actor portrayed Dr. Richard Stanton?
Cars in Riders to the Stars
10 cars on screen, including the 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B and the 1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41.
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1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B Important role -
1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Minor role -
1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Thriftmaster Minor role -
1953 Nash Rambler Station Wagon Minor role
Riders to the Stars Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “R 3 überfällig” and “A Caminho das Estrelas”.
- Also known as
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- R 3 überfällig
- A Caminho das Estrelas
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Riders to the Stars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Riders to the Stars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Riders to the Stars?
Riders to the Stars runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Riders to the Stars released?
Riders to the Stars was released on January 14, 1954.
Who directed Riders to the Stars?
Riders to the Stars was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
More films by Herbert L. Strock Who is in the cast of Riders to the Stars?
Riders to the Stars stars William Lundigan as Dr. Richard Donald Stanton, Herbert Marshall as Dr. Donald L. Stanton / Narrator and Richard Carlson as Dr. Jerry Lockwood, among 13 credited actors.
Does Riders to the Stars have a post-credit scene?
No. Riders to the Stars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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