Movie

The Land Unknown

“BEHIND A BARRIER OF ANTARCTIC ICE... A PARADISE OF HIDDEN TERRORS!”

★ 5.7(47)19571h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Virgil W. Vogel
Release date: 1957-10-15
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

The Land Unknown — trailer

About The Land Unknown

The Land Unknown is a 1957 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Virgil W. Vogel, starring Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson and William Reynolds. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Land Unknown in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.

Cast

Jock Mahoney

Commander Harold 'Alan' Roberts

Shirley Patterson

Margaret 'Maggie' Hathaway

William Reynolds

Lt. Jack Carmen

Henry Brandon

Dr. Carl Hunter

Douglas Kennedy

Capt. Burnham

Phil Harvey

Machinist's Mate Steve Miller

Kenner G. Kemp

Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited)

Bing Russell

Radio Operator (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Officer at Briefing (uncredited)

Tom Coleman

Man at Briefing (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

rescuehelicoptermonstertyrannosaurus rexexpeditioncarnivorous plantjungleprehistoric creaturereporterdinosaurraftantarcticasea monsterpterodactyllost world

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Land Unknown in Mexico?+

The Land Unknown is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Land Unknown on Netflix?+

The Land Unknown is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Land Unknown?+

The Land Unknown has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Land Unknown?+

The Land Unknown stars Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds, Henry Brandon and Douglas Kennedy.

When did The Land Unknown come out?+

The Land Unknown is a 1957 movie directed by Virgil W. Vogel.

What genre is The Land Unknown?+

The Land Unknown is Adventure, Fantasy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Land Unknown?+

The Land Unknown was directed by Virgil W. Vogel.