Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969)
Doppelgänger (original title)Reference View | Change View
- G
- 1h 41min
- Drama, Sci-Fi
- 28 Aug 1969 (USA)
- Movie
The European Space Exploration Council sends two astronauts to explore a planet similar to the Earth but located on the opposite side of the sun.
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Cast verified as complete
| Roy Thinnes | ... |
Colonel Glenn Ross
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| Ian Hendry | ... |
John Kane
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| Patrick Wymark | ... |
Jason Webb
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| Lynn Loring | ... |
Sharon Ross
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| Loni von Friedl | ... |
Lisa Hartmann
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Franco De Rosa | ... |
Paulo Landi
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Doctor Hassler
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| George Sewell | ... |
Mark Neuman
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| Ed Bishop | ... |
David Poulson
(as Edward Bishop)
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| Philip Madoc | ... |
Dr. Pontini
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| Vladek Sheybal | ... |
Psychiatrist
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George Mikell | ... |
Captain Ross
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| Keith Alexander | ... |
EuroSEC Launch Controller (uncredited)
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| Peter Burton | ... |
Medical Technician (uncredited)
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| Anthony Chinn | ... |
Mongolian Rescue Crew Member (uncredited)
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John Clifford | ... |
Gantry Technician (uncredited)
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Maurice Connor | ... |
Suit Technician (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Courtney | ... |
Medical Data Analyst (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Suit Technician (uncredited)
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Cy Grant | ... |
Dr. Gordon (uncredited)
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| Constantine Gregory | ... |
Mission Control Technician (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Alan Harris | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Alan Haywood | ... |
Doppelganger Crew Chief (uncredited)
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Jon Kelley | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Cyril Kent | ... |
Party Waiter (uncredited)
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Annette Kerr | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Martin King | ... |
Dove Service Technician (uncredited)
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Basil Moss | ... |
Monitoring Station Technician (uncredited)
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| Norma Ronald | ... |
Pam Kirby, Webb's Secretary (uncredited)
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John Stone | ... |
London Delegate (uncredited)
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Joseph Tregonino | ... |
Party Waiter (uncredited)
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| Peter van Dissel | ... |
Mallory (uncredited)
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Colin Vancao | ... |
Brussels EuroSEC Representative (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Wilkin | ... |
Trajectory Analyst (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Parrish | ||
Written by
| Gerry Anderson | ... | (story) & |
| Sylvia Anderson | ... | (story) |
| Gerry Anderson | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Sylvia Anderson | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Donald James | ... | (screenplay) |
| Tony Williamson | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Gerry Anderson | ... | producer |
| Sylvia Anderson | ... | producer |
| Lew Grade | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Ernest Holding | ... | associate producer |
| Jay Kanter | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Barry Gray | ||
Cinematography by
| John Read | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Len Walter | ||
Editorial Department
| Margaret Miller | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Bob Bell | ||
Makeup Department
| Barbara Ritchie | ... | hair stylist |
| Geoffrey Rodway | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Brian Burgess | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John O'Connor | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Philip Bawcombe | ... | assistant art director |
| Chris Burke | ... | assistant art director |
| Don Fagan | ... | instrumentation and special props |
| Reg Hill | ... | additional designer |
| Wally Hill | ... | property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ted Karnon | ... | sound recordist |
| John Peverill | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Rawkins | ... | sound recordist |
| David de Wilde | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Harry Fairbairn | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Jim Hopkins | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Norman Foster | ... | special effects production manager |
| Tony Dunsterville | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Ron Hone | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| David Mitton | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Brian Smithies | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Derek Meddings | ... | visual effects director |
| Harry Oakes | ... | special effects lighting cameraman |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Godfrey A. Godar | ... | camera operator (as Godfrey Godar) |
| Paul Jordan | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gloria Barnes | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Elsa Fennell | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Ivo Nightingale | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Barry Gray | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joan Davis | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Julie Leighton-White | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1969) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1969) (United States) (theatrical)
- Empire Universal Films (1969) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1969) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Journey to the Far Side of the Sun')
- Sonoro Filme (1969) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1972) (France) (theatrical)
- TF1 (1976) (France) (tv) (dubbed version) (monochrome broadcast)
- Canal+ (1995) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Elephant Films (2017) (France) (video) (Blu-ray release)
- Elephant Films (2017) (France) (video) (HD Release)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Century 21 Film Props (special props)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Doug Sederberg |
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| Taglines | You will meet yourself face-to-face when Earth meets its duplicate in outer space! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gerry Anderson has said in interviews that he had to shoot all the important stuff with Patrick Wymark and Ian Hendry in the mornings because both men well known for being heavy drinkers of the booze would go for liquid lunches and would not be able to do much in the afternoons. See more » |
| Goofs | They talk about the possibility of the astronauts having turned but orbital mechanics make this impossible for a spacecraft with limited fuel. They would have to go a full orbit around the Sun or use an immense amount of fuel - much more than they could have possibly brought with them. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Coming Soon (1982). See more » |
| Quotes |
Jason Webb:
When are you going to nail him? Mark Neuman: That depends on how much rope we give him, Jason Webb: Lisa! This access restriction, it must be widened. Lisa Hartmann: To whom? Jason Webb: Hassler, Doctor Hassler! Mark Neuman: You're serving up information on a plate. To our prime suspect. Jason Webb: That's my responsibility. Your responsibility is this! IF he shows his hand, I don't want an arrest. Understood? Mark Neuman: Understood. See more » |