
It! The Terror from Beyond Space(1958)
The first manned expedition to Mars is invaded by an unknown life form, which stows away on the rescue ship.


“See how it will happen - in your lifetime!”
A team of American astronauts leave their space station on the first mission to Mars, but the captain's religious beliefs may get in the way.

Walter Brooke
Gen. Samuel T. Merritt

Eric Fleming
Capt. Barney Merritt

Mickey Shaughnessy
Sgt. Mahoney

Phil Foster
Jackie Siegle

William Redfield
Roy Cooper

William Hopper
Dr. George Fenton

Benson Fong
Imoto

Ross Martin
Andre Fodor

Vito Scotti
Sanella

John Dennis
Donkersgoed
Conquest of Space is a science fiction film released in 1955 exploring themes of planet mars, space travel, murder, space, religion, space station. Directed by Byron Haskin, it stars Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, Mickey Shaughnessy. A team of American astronauts leave their space station on the first mission to Mars, but the captain's religious beliefs may get in the way.
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