Journey to The Far Side of The Sun

– A planet is discovered in the same orbit as Earth's but is located on the exact opposite side of the..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
Original Name:
Doppelgänger
Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969) - Also known as Doppelgänger

A planet is discovered in the same orbit as Earth's but is located on the exact opposite side of the sun, making it not visible from Earth. The European Space Exploration Council decide to send American astronaut Glenn Ross and British scientist John Kane via spaceship to explore the other planet. After a disastrous crash-landing Ross awakes to learn that Kane lies near death and that they apparently have returned to Earth, as evidenced by the presence of the Council director and his staff. Released to the custody of his wife, he soon learns things are not as they seem.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Genre:

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Aug 1969

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Robert Parrish

Writer:

Gerry Anderson (story), Sylvia Anderson (story), Gerry Anderson (screenplay), Sylvia Anderson (screenplay), Donald James (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Roy Thinnes, Ian Hendry, Patrick Wymark, Lynn Loring

Plot:

A planet is discovered in the same orbit as Earth's but is located on the exact opposite side of the sun, making it not visible from Earth. The European Space Exploration Council decide to send American astronaut Glenn Ross and British scientist John Kane via spaceship to explore the other planet. After a disastrous crash-landing Ross awakes to learn that Kane lies near death and that they apparently have returned to Earth, as evidenced by the presence of the Council director and his staff. Released to the custody of his wife, he soon learns things are not as they seem.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10