Flying disc man from mars, 1950 by everett movie poster. Flying disc man from mars is a 12episode 1950 republic film serial. Not exactly benevolent, mota enlists the aid of bryant a former nazi in a scheme to bring earth under control of a supreme dictator, for its own good of course, using advanced atomic. Except for some of the flight instruments, flight to mars reuses the interior flight deck sets, somewhat redressed, and other interior props from lippert pictures 1950 science fiction feature rocketship xm. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Mota, having been shot down by an experimental ray gun, blackmails american scientist, and former nazi, dr bryant into. One of the earliest films to be set on mars was the short film a trip to mars 1910, which was produced by one of thomas edisons film companies. Flying disc man from mars 1950 12 chapters from republic pictures walter reed.
Flying disc man from mars, 1950 is a photograph by everett which was uploaded on december 2nd, 2011. Flying disc man from mars 1950 streaming ita 83cinema. This item ships rolled to insure maximum protection. Flying disc man from mars s official release date is 25 october 1950, although this is actually the date the sixth chapter was made available to film exchanges. Flying disc man from mars 1950 regarder film complet. This serial used a lot of footage from earlier adventures, most notably the purple monster strikes 1945, gmen vs.
Brand new and packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube. Mars ones human mission to mars 2012 introduction film duration. Martian invader, mota, attempts to conquer the earth as mars is worried about its use of new atomic technology. Mota is a martian representative, who has come to impose. The then alarmingly vital interest in ufos and the successful rerelease of their 1945 scifi serial classic which i wish olive would make available the purple monster strikes, possibly the earliest martian invasion sound film. Classic horror film board the golden age of horror thrills and chills flying disc man from mars 1950 moderator. Flying disc man from mars 1950 nr 1025 1950 us action, science fiction 2h 47m user score. Dec 22, 2009 a strange alien spacecraft spying on earth is brought down by an industrialist, dr. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Flying disc man from mars, bluray, scificlassic, actioncliffhanger serials, 887090112208. Flying disc man from mars 1950 movie poster masterprint flying disc man from mars was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. Flying disc man from mars is a 1950 republic pictures 12chapter blackand white science fiction adventure film serial, produced by franklin adreon, directed. Flying disc man from mars is typical of republics lowbudgeted 1950s serials.
Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. In the 1920s through the 1960s, more films featured mars or extraterrestrial martians. This is an excellent blu ray restoration of a 67 year old film that is surely to. Flying disc man from mars is a 1950 republic pictures 12chapter blackandwhite science fiction adventure film serial, produced by franklin adreon, directed. They consider that it would be much safer, and beneficial for both earth and mars, if the martians were in charge. All in all, its one of the most entertaining films i have in my vast collection of classic scifi space.
Flying disc man from mars 1950 walter reed 12 chapter republic serial martian invader, mota, attempts to conquer the earth as mars is worried about its use of new atomic technology. Flying disc man from mars 1950 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Flying disc man from mars, dvd, scificlassic, actioncliffhanger serials, 887090112109. Japanese science fiction, fantasy and horror films. The remaining serials were either 12 or chapters in length. Flying disc man from mars on dvd 887090112109 from olive films. Aug 29, 2012 moem flying disc man from mars sergedanilow. All in all, its one of the most entertaining films i have in my vast collection of classic scifi space movies. A critical analysis of 103 features released in the united states, 19501992. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. Cashing in on the enormous popularity of scifi in the late 50s, this serial was reedited and released as a feature film under the new title.
Walter reed, lois collier, gregory gay, james craven, harry lauter, richard irving, sandy sanders, michael carr, dale van. Flying disc man from mars e01 06x12 1950 rus sempl den904. Flying disc man from mars is a good example of how republic managed to cut corners any yet still turn out a fairly decent product. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. Apr 02, 20 flying disc man from mars is typical of republics lowbudgeted 1950s serials. Bryant meets the one survivor mota from the planet mars. Spy king, radar men from the moon, flying disc man from mars was shot in a speedy three weeks during the fall of 1950 under various working titles such as flying planet men and jet man from mars and immediately released. This is an excellent blu ray restoration of a 67 year old film that is surely to please. Flying disc man from mars 1950 flying disc man from mars. Brannon, that stars walter reed, lois collier, gregory gaye, james craven, harry lauter, and richard irving.
Walter reed, lois collier, gregory gay, james craven, harry lauter, richard irving, sandy sanders, michael carr, dale. Mota, having been shot down by an experimental ray gun, blackmails american scientist, and former nazi, dr bryant. Flying disc man from mars martians bond with nazis in this 1950 republic serial, which incorporated material from several precursors. Vendetta, starring faith domergue filmed in 1946 but not released until 1950 due to delays from howard hughes w. Olive films bluray of flying disc man from mars shows that republic must have taken fine care of their film library, perhaps keeping their negatives in the most secure section of the cfi labs vault. The purple monster strikes is a 1945 republic movie serial. Mozicsillag flying disc man from mars 1950 teljes film. Disc man is considered a weak example of the serial medium, even compared to other postworld war ii serials. Brannon with walter reed, lois collier, gregory gaye, james craven, year.
Flying disc man from mars is a film directed by fred c. Buy flying disc man from mars movie posters from movie poster shop. A frisbee pronounced frizbee, origin of the term dates to 1957, also called a flying disc or simply a disc is a gliding toy or sporting item that is generally made of injection molded plastic and roughly 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm in diameter with a pronounced lip. Flying disc man from mars 1950 akcija, pustolovscina, zf. The film s on location principal photography took place in death valley, california from may 11 through late may 1951. Starring walter reed, lois collier and gregory gaye. The characters are wooden, the dialog stiff, the plot contrived.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Viewing flying disc man from mars on a very clean bluray transfer is a mixed blessing, ironically because the presentation is now so ideal. A virtual remake of the earlier the purple monster strikes 1945 and containing an overabundance of stock footage from that serial and gmen vs. Flying disc man from mars es una pelicula dirigida por fred c. The year 1950 in film involved some significant events. This was followed by a rerelease of the tiger woman, retitled as perils of the darkest jungle, instead of a new serial. Olive films has released flying disc man from mars, the 1950 12chapter serial from republic pictures, with a clean, crisp pillarboxed bluray transfer. It was also released as a century 66 television film under the title dday on mars 1966 the original production title for the serial was the purple shadow strikes. A strange craft spying on industrialist bryants plant is brought down by bryants new atomic ray. Flying disc man from mars on bluray 887090112208 from olive films. Flying disc man from mars 1950 classic horror film board. A strange alien spacecraft spying on earth is brought down by an industrialist, dr. Although the unchanging lighting setups make me think that the cameraman never had to use more than one fstop, the film s images look great in the hd format. Although the unchanging lighting setups make me think that the cameraman never had to use more than one fstop, the film s images look.
Flying disc man from mars wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Flying disc man from mars 1951 an eccentric scientist agrees to help a martian repair his spacecraft and conquer earth in exchange for atomic secrets. Fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. This is considered a weak example of the serial medium, even compared to other postworld war ii serials. Mota is a martian representative, who has come to impose interplanetary law on the earth which has become too dangerous. When mota, the martian invader, enlists the aid of a brilliant but eccentric scientist to conquer the earth, only the dashing aviator kent fowler and his pretty secretary stand in the way of.
Flying disc man from mars passed 2h 16min action, adventure, crime 25 october 1950 usa a hero singlehandedly sets himself against martians trying to assume control of earth. A martian lands in a flying disc and sets up shop in a dormant volcano. Nobody back in 1950 saw this or any other serial in one lump sitting they were, after all, designed to keep movie house patrons coming back each week. For some strange reason revisionists have given budget an entire different meaning. Flying disc man from mars movie posters from movie poster shop. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Flying disc man from mars 1950 movie poster masterprint. In 1950, republic pictures wanted to capitalize on two things. The sequel to this serial was the 1950 flying disc man from mars, which used much of the footage from the original. Staring sandy sanders, lois collier, james craven and gregory gay. Aug 10, 2017 wolverine vs silver samurai and viper final battle all fights wolverine vs ninjas and best scenes duration. Flying disc man from mars the files of jerry blake.
Flying disc man is a quasisequel to the purple monster strikes, but only because it recycles the same basic idea martians coming to earth and collaborating with americas enemies and the costumes. Flying disc man from mars chapters 1 4 missile monsters 1950 flying disc man from mars was a 12 episode weekly serial that started on october 25, 1950. Serials were quite popular in the day, and would show along with a cartoon or two before the main feature came on. Flying disc man from mars is a 1950 republic pictures 12chapter blackandwhite science fiction adventure film serial, produced by franklin adreon, directed by fred c. Through variations, mixing, tests and sonic atom splitting, the flying mars project strives to simultaneously stimulate mind, body and soul. Flying disc man from mars, starring walter reed and lois collier.
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