The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)

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Written by Nigel Kneale, Richard H. Landau

Directed by Val Guest

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1955

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Black and White

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

Cast

Brian DonlevyProfessor Bernard Quatermass
Jack WarnerInspector Lomax
Margia DeanMrs. Judith Carroon
Thora HirdRosemary 'Rosie' Elizabeth Rigly
Image for Gordon JacksonGordon JacksonBBC TV Producer
David King-WoodDr. Gordon Briscoe
Harold LangChristie
Lionel JeffriesBlake
Sam KyddPolice Sergeant
Richard WordsworthVictor Carroon

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