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Language. English. Red Planet Mars is a 1952 American science fiction film released by United Artists starring Peter Graves and Andrea King. It is based on a 1932 play Red Planet written by John L. Balderston and John Hoare and was directed by art director Harry Horner in his directorial debut.
A 1952 film about an American scientist who communicates with Mars and receives messages that challenge Earth's values and beliefs. The movie mixes sci-fi, drama, and religion, and features a Soviet scientist, a religious cult, and a Satan worshiper.
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- Drama, Sci-Fi
- Harry Horner
- 1952-05-15
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