The Land Unknown (1957)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Land Unknown
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
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What is The Land Unknown about?
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. The Land Unknown is a Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction movie, released on 1957-10-15, runtime 78 minutes.
Is The Land Unknown worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Land Unknown 5.6 out of 10 from 49 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Land Unknown?
In the United States, The Land Unknown can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Virgil W. Vogel
Cast
- Jock Mahoney as Commander Harold 'Alan' Roberts
- Shirley Patterson as Margaret 'Maggie' Hathaway
- William Reynolds as Lt. Jack Carmen
- Henry Brandon as Dr. Carl Hunter
- Douglas Kennedy as Capt. Burnham
- Phil Harvey as Machinist's Mate Steve Miller
- Kenner G. Kemp as Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited)
- Bing Russell as Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens as Officer at Briefing (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman as Man at Briefing (uncredited)
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