
Riders to the Stars
Riders to the Stars is a 1954 independently made American science fiction film produced by Ivan Tors Productions and released by United Artists. The film was directed by Richard Carlson (who also stars) and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) and also stars William Lundigan, Martha Hyer, and Herbert Marshall.
Plot
A group of highly qualified single men, including Dr. Richard Stanton (William Lundigan) and Dr. Jerry Lockwood (Richard Carlson), are recruited for a top secret project. They undergo a series of rigorous physical and psychological tests, during which Stanton becomes attracted to the beautiful Dr. Jane Flynn (Martha Hyer), one of the scientists testing the candidates. After most of the candidates have been eliminated from consideration, the four remaining are told about the purpose of the project.
More details
author | Curt Siodmak |
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director | Richard Carlson |
editor | Herbert L. Strock |
genre | adventure drama science fiction |
keywords | capture crash landing deep space float land mental breakdown metal fatigue outer space robert karnes secret project single men space station space travel test top secret project warn |
musicBy | Harry Sukman |
producer | Maxwell Smith |
productionCompany | Ivan Tors |
publisher | United Artists |
theme | science fiction drama |