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Programme Information

The first of four films based on the popular BBC TV series written by Nigel Kneale. An astronaut returns to Earth after an experimental space flight, afflicted by a strange fungus on his hand, which spreads across his whole body and transforms him into a mutated, murderous monster. After bullets and bombs fail to stop the creature, brilliant scientist Professor Quatermass becomes mankind's last hope of survival

Alternative title(s):

The Quatermass Experiment

Keywords:

Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Science Fiction, Based-on-Play, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1955) (3 Star)

Cast:

Brian Donlevy	.... Professor Bernard Quatermass
Jack Warner	.... Inspector Lomax
Margia Dean	.... Mrs. Judith Carroon
Thora Hird	.... Rosemary 'Rosie' Elizabeth Rigly
Gordon Jackson	.... BBC TV Producer

Supporting Cast:

David King-Wood	.... Dr. Gordon Briscoe
Harold Lang	.... Christie
Lionel Jeffries	.... Blake
Sam Kydd	.... Police Sergeant
Richard Wordsworth	.... Victor Carroon

Directors:

Val Guest

Writers:

Nigel Kneale
Richard H. Landau