Space Is the Place (1974): Cast & Plot
Space Is the Place is a 1974 music sci-fi film directed by John Coney, starring Sun Ra, John Gilmore and Raymond Johnson. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- John Coney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- North American Star System
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Space Is the Place About?
The premise of Space Is the Place without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After years of drifting in space, Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra land back on Earth and declare Ra to be the “alter‑destiny.” He meets inner‑city youths, sharing his cosmic vision while battling a devilish adversary in a symbolic struggle to protect and uplift the Black race.
Space Is the Place Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- afrofuturism
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- brothel
- car
- concert
- hospital
- kidnapping
- nudity
- shot to death
- evil
- spaceship
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- chicago illinois
- 1940s
- surrealism
- blaxploitation
- cult film
- jazz
- spy
- san francisco california
- independent film
Space Is the Place Cast & Characters
Sun Ra leads the cast, with John Gilmore as Arkestra Member and Raymond Johnson as The Overseer. Directed by John Coney; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Coney
- Sun Ra as themselves
- John Gilmore as Arkestra Member
- Raymond Johnson as The Overseer
- Christopher Brooks as Jimmy Fey
Also Starring in Space Is the Place
· 14 more- Danny Davis Arkestra Member
- Danny Thompson Arkestra Member
- June Tyson Arkestra member
- Marshall Allen Arkestra member
- Eloe Omoe Arkestra Member
- Kwame Hadi Arkestra Member
- Tommy Hunter Arkestra Member
- Larry Northington Arkestra Member
- Morgan Upton Agent #2
- Jack Baker Bubbles
- Walter Burns Agent #1
- Barbara Deloney Candy
- La Shaa Stallings Bertha
- Erika Leder Tania
Space Is the Place Plot Summary
What happens in Space Is the Place 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
Sun Ra, who had been reported missing since his European tour in June 1969, lands on a distant planet with his crew, the Arkestra, and declares a plan to settle African Americans there, with music serving as the primary vehicle for relocation. He travels back in time to a Chicago strip club where he once played the piano under the name “Sonny Ray” in 1943, and there he faces the Overseer Raymond Johnson, a pimp-overlord, until they strike a high-stakes card deal that will decide the fate of the Black race.
Full summary
The whole story of Space Is the Place, scene by scene
Space Is the Place Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Space Is the Place.
How Well Do You Know Space Is the Place?
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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Who is the central figure who lands on a distant planet in the film?
Cars in Space Is the Place
60 cars on screen, including the 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1937 Cadillac Series 85 V12.
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1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Important role -
1937 Cadillac Series 85 V12 Important role -
1969 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role -
1971 Dodge Tradesman Minor role
Space Is the Place Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Sun Ra & His Intergalactic Arkestra: Space Is the Place” and “太空即地点”.
- Also known as
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- Sun Ra & His Intergalactic Arkestra: Space Is the Place
- 太空即地点
- Ο Σαν Ρα στο διάστημα
- 스페이스 이즈 더 플레이스
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Movies Like Space Is the Place
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Space Thing, Space Mutiny and In the Dust of the Stars.
Space Is the Place FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Space Is the Place, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Space Is the Place?
Space Is the Place runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Space Is the Place released?
Space Is the Place was released on November 1, 1974.
Who directed Space Is the Place?
Space Is the Place was directed by John Coney.
More films by John Coney Who is in the cast of Space Is the Place?
Space Is the Place stars Sun Ra, John Gilmore as Arkestra Member and Raymond Johnson as The Overseer, among 18 credited actors.
Does Space Is the Place have a post-credit scene?
No. Space Is the Place has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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