Satellite in the Sky (1956): Cast & Plot
Satellite in the Sky is a 1956 sci-fi drama directed by Paul Dickson, starring Lois Maxwell as Kim Hamilton, Donald Wolfit and Kieron Moore. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Paul Dickson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Satellite in the Sky About?
The premise of Satellite in the Sky without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Told as the never‑revealed tale of humanity’s first outpost above Earth, the film follows a bomb that destroys the inaugural space satellite. A courageous, selfless crew strives to survive, joined by an unexpected stowaway reporter played by Lois Maxwell and a volatile mad scientist portrayed by Donald Wolfit, whose clashing motives drive the drama.
Satellite in the Sky Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- psychotronic film
- low budget sci fi movie
- wrong
- bomb
- outer space
- rocket
- test
- reporter
- stowaway
- self sacrifice
- hysteria
- stratosphere
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- radiation
- tv news
- atomic bomb
- radioactive
- sound barrier
- flight
- gravity
- fuel
- jet
- countdown
- fashion show
- bartender
- press conference
- test pilot
- spaceship
- female reporter
Satellite in the Sky Cast & Characters
Lois Maxwell leads the cast as Kim Hamilton, with Donald Wolfit as Prof. Merrity and Kieron Moore as Cmdr. Michael Haydon. Directed by Paul Dickson; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Dickson
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Lois Maxwell as Kim Hamilton -
Donald Wolfit as Prof. Merrity -
Kieron Moore as Cmdr. Michael Haydon - Thea Gregory as Barbara Noble
Also Starring in Satellite in the Sky
· 27 more- Jimmy Hanley Larry Noble
- Shirley Lawrence Ellen
- Bryan Forbes Jimmy Wheeler
- Carl Jaffe Professor Bechstein
- Walter Hudd Professor Blandford
- Bernard Bresslaw Technician (uncredited)
- Alan Gifford Colonel Galloway
- Leonard Sharp Thomas the Watchman (uncredited)
- Tony Quinn Jack the Barman
- John Wilder Reporter (uncredited)
- Alastair Hunter Technician (uncredited)
- Bill Nagy Reporter (uncredited)
- John Baker Official (uncredited)
- Barry Keegan Lefty
- Paul Beradi Reporter (uncredited)
- Trevor Reid Simmons the Technician (uncredited)
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- Ronan O'Casey Reporter
- Patrick Halpin Reporter (uncredited)
- Frank Sieman Gatekeeper (uncredited)
- Donald Gray Captain Ross
- Terry Randall Reporter (uncredited)
- Ryck Rydon Reporter
- Robert O'Neil Reporter
- Peter Neil Tony
- Johnny Wyne Reporter (uncredited)
- Charles Richardson General Barnett
- Jane Dore Young Girl (uncredited)
More from Paul Dickson
One more film directed by Paul Dickson: The Depraved.
Satellite in the Sky Plot Summary
What happens in Satellite in the Sky from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stardust launches into a tense, character-driven voyage beyond Earth, built on a mix of scientific ambition and political intrigue. After a run of successful high-speed aircraft tests in Britain, the team gears up for the first crewed mission to venture into outer space, with Commander Michael Haydon leading the voyage [Kieron Moore]. The mission promises to be a historic leap for science, but it quickly becomes clear that personal fears and loyalties will weigh as heavily as the technical challenges.
Full summary
The whole story of Satellite in the Sky, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Satellite in the Sky?
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 is the name of the spacecraft that embarks on the first crewed voyage into outer space?
Cars in Satellite in the Sky
10 cars on screen, including the 1951 Ford Consul MkI and the 1955 Ford Consul Convertible MkI.
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1951 Ford Consul MkI Minor role -
1955 Ford Consul Convertible MkI Minor role -
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MkI Minor role -
1954 Ford Zephyr Six MkI Minor role
Satellite in the Sky Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La terra esplode” and “Satellite dans le ciel”.
- Also known as
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- La terra esplode
- Satellite dans le ciel
- Солнечный спутник
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Satellite in the Sky FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Satellite in the Sky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Satellite in the Sky?
Satellite in the Sky runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Satellite in the Sky released?
Satellite in the Sky was released on July 21, 1956.
Who directed Satellite in the Sky?
Satellite in the Sky was directed by Paul Dickson.
More films by Paul Dickson Who is in the cast of Satellite in the Sky?
Satellite in the Sky stars Lois Maxwell as Kim Hamilton, Donald Wolfit as Prof. Merrity and Kieron Moore as Cmdr. Michael Haydon, among 31 credited actors.
Does Satellite in the Sky have a post-credit scene?
No. Satellite in the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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