Astronauts on a secret mission to Mars discover that an unstoppable renegade
space station is speeding toward a defenseless Earth on a deadly collision
course. The scientists are faced with a horrific choice -- watch helplessly as
their planet is destroyed or risk their lives on a million-to-one chance to stop
the impact. When every option seems exhausted, a heroic reporter makes a final
attempt to save the Earth. Filmed in 1961, Assignment: Outer Space is a showcase
for the groundbreaking special effects work of Caesar Peace and is one in a
series of colorful space-adventure films directed by Antonio Magheriti.
Starring: Rik Van Nutter Cinematography by: Marcello Masciocchi Directed by: Anthony Dawson (Antonio Margheriti) Screenplay by: Vassily Petrov (ennio De Concini)