An astronaut finds himself on a planet that's (almost) exactly like Earth.An astronaut finds himself on a planet that's (almost) exactly like Earth.An astronaut finds himself on a planet that's (almost) exactly like Earth.
Jeanne Bates
- Switchboard Operator
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaWas shown on Mystery Science Treater 3000 as Stranded In Space.
- GoofsIn the radio alert, they say that Stryker was 6' 1" tall, but at that time (assuming this is not set in Earth's future), the height limit for astronauts was 5' 11", assumedly so they would fit into the confined spaces. This has subsequently been changed to 6' 4".
- Quotes
Prof. Dylan MacAuley: I wasn't always a toothless warrior, Neil. Once I was young, and brave.
- Alternate versionsThe MST3K version replaces the original opening and ending titles with new titles played over clips from the movie "Prisoners of the Lost Universe."
- ConnectionsEdited from In Like Flint (1967)
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Good set up for a series but pretty dull as a movie
If I feel tired and desirous to not think much before trying to dose off, I put movies like this on. They are slow moving but entertaining enough for me to lie down and watch before drifting off. This movie is great for that.
The Stranger is a low budget TV pilot which ended up being just a made for TV movie. They do an excellent job of setting things up for a series. An astronaut believes he returns to earth but discovers he isn't on earth at all but imprisoned on an alien planet which happens to be Earth's twin orbiting on the opposite side of the sun. The government is an oppressive police state. The people are identical to humans except they are left handed. There is nearly no effort to make up for the limitations of the budget. The cars are all normal looking, offices, shops, the only thing that looks sci fi is Ward E which is like the Ministry of Love in 1984.
The acting is fine. The movie itself is unremarkable but it doesn't try to be amazing either. I can sit through it but its not interesting enough to be considered a compelling thriller.
The Stranger is a low budget TV pilot which ended up being just a made for TV movie. They do an excellent job of setting things up for a series. An astronaut believes he returns to earth but discovers he isn't on earth at all but imprisoned on an alien planet which happens to be Earth's twin orbiting on the opposite side of the sun. The government is an oppressive police state. The people are identical to humans except they are left handed. There is nearly no effort to make up for the limitations of the budget. The cars are all normal looking, offices, shops, the only thing that looks sci fi is Ward E which is like the Ministry of Love in 1984.
The acting is fine. The movie itself is unremarkable but it doesn't try to be amazing either. I can sit through it but its not interesting enough to be considered a compelling thriller.
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