X: The Unknown (1956): Cast
X: The Unknown is a 1956 mystery horror film directed by Leslie Norman, starring Dean Jagger as Dr. Adam Royston, Leo McKern and Anthony Newley. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Leslie Norman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is X: The Unknown About?
The premise of X: The Unknown without spoilers.
An army radiation experiment awakens a monster that rises from 2,000 miles below Earth, feeding on energy and melting everything in its path. The creature terrorizes a remote Scottish village. A nuclear‑plant researcher and a British investigator join to explain the radioactive burns and a series of radiation incidents spreading from the fissure.
X: The Unknown Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- liquor still
- kiss
- residue
- fissure
- hand cranked
- human skull
- concrete
- lead box
- helicopter
- church
- glow
- psychotronic film
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- low budget sci fi movie
- child in jeopardy
- screaming man
- flamethrower
- creature
- grieving parent
- reporter
- radio wave
- security guard
- explosion
- investigation
- radiation burn
- death of a child
- military training
- military officer
- hermit
- government agent
- geiger counter
- abyss
- melting face
- monster
- radioactive material
- scientist
X: The Unknown Cast & Characters
Dean Jagger leads the cast as Dr. Adam Royston, with Leo McKern as Inspector McGill and Anthony Newley as LCpl. 'Spider' Webb. Directed by Leslie Norman; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Norman
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Dean Jagger as Dr. Adam Royston -
Leo McKern as Inspector McGill -
Anthony Newley as LCpl. 'Spider' Webb - Michael Ripper as Sgt. Harry Grimsdyke
Also Starring in X: The Unknown
· 25 more- Jack Lambert Police Sergeant
- Edward Chapman John Elliott
- Frazer Hines Ian Osborn
- John Harvey Maj. Cartwright
- Edwin Richfield Soldier Burned on Back
- Kenneth Cope Pvt. Lansing
- Archie Duncan Sgt. Yeardye
- William Lucas Peter Elliott
- Neil Hallett Harry, the amorous intern
- Peter Hammond Lt. Bannerman
- Neil Wilson Russell
- Jameson Clark Jack Harding
- Anthony Sagar Rear Gate Night Watchman
- John Stone Gerry
- Ian MacNaughton Pvt. Haggis
- Norman MacOwan Old Tom
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- Michael Brooke Willie Harding
- Lawrence James Gerard
- Jane Aird Vi Harding
- Frank Taylor Constable Williams
- Max Brimmell Hospital Superintendant
- Marianne Brauns Zena, the amorous nurse
- Brown Derby The Vicar
- John Stirling Police Car Driver
- Stella Kimball Willie's Nurse
More from Leslie Norman
More films directed by Leslie Norman: The Masqueraders, Spare the Rod, The Long and the Short and the Tall and Dunkirk.
X: The Unknown Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Joe Dante on X - THE UNKNOWN
Cars in X: The Unknown
11 cars on screen, including the 1951 Humber Super Snipe Mk III and the Willys MB 'Jeep'.
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1951 Humber Super Snipe Mk III Important role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
1944 AEC Matador Minor role -
Clark Utilitruc Minor role
X: The Unknown Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “XX... Unbekannt” and “Lo desconocido”.
- Also known as
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- XX... Unbekannt
- Lo desconocido
- X
- O Monstro Radioativo
- X contro il centro atomico
- XX unbekannt
- X, o Inimigo Desconhecido
- X...L'Inconnu
- O Estranho de Um Mundo Perdido
- Икс: Неизвестное
- X--未知的元素
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes, The Strange World of Planet X and The Man from Planet X.
X: The Unknown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of X: The Unknown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is X: The Unknown?
X: The Unknown runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was X: The Unknown released?
X: The Unknown was released on September 21, 1956.
Who directed X: The Unknown?
X: The Unknown was directed by Leslie Norman.
More films by Leslie Norman Who is in the cast of X: The Unknown?
X: The Unknown stars Dean Jagger as Dr. Adam Royston, Leo McKern as Inspector McGill and Anthony Newley as LCpl. 'Spider' Webb, among 29 credited actors.
Does X: The Unknown have a post-credit scene?
No. X: The Unknown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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