The Wizard of Mars (1965)
In 1974, four astronauts, silver shoe-clad Dorothy, overweight Doc, goofy Charlie, and wooden Steve, crash land on Mars when taking readings, with only four days of supplies. They must try to survive on the surface, which is barren except for some canals with huge maggots with fins. After embarking through a golden igneous cavern, braving a storm and finding an unmanned Earth vessel, they discover a golden road which leads them to the unchanging ruins of what was once a beautiful Martian city. The Martians are modeled on the Flatheads of Oz, and their collective consciousness, the "Wizard," forbids them to leave until they perform a very small task...
Director: David L. Hewitt
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: January 1, 1965
Cast
- John Carradine - The Wizard of Mars
- Roger Gentry - Steve
- Vic McGee - Doc
- Jerry Rannow - Charlie
- Eve Bernhardt - Dorothy
Screenplay
- David L. Hewitt (Story)
- Armando Busick (Story)
- David L. Hewitt (Screenplay)
- L. Frank Baum (Novel)
Music: Frank A. Coe
Cinematography: Austin McKinney
Production: Karston-Hewitt Organization, American General Pictures, David L. Hewitt and Associates
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $33,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
planet mars, alien, space, martian, raft, rocket ship, killer plant
More Films by Director: David L. Hewitt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wizard of Mars about?
- In 1974, four astronauts, silver shoe-clad Dorothy, overweight Doc, goofy Charlie, and wooden Steve, crash land on Mars when taking readings, with only four days of supplies. They must try to survive on the surface, which is barren except for some canals with huge maggots with fins. After embarking through a golden igneous cavern, braving a storm and finding an unmanned Earth vessel, they discover a golden road which leads them to the unchanging ruins of what was once a beautiful Martian city. The Martians are modeled on the Flatheads of Oz, and their collective consciousness, the "Wizard," forbids them to leave until they perform a very small task...
- Who directed The Wizard of Mars?
- The Wizard of Mars was directed by David L. Hewitt.
- Who stars in The Wizard of Mars?
- The Wizard of Mars stars John Carradine, Roger Gentry, Vic McGee, Jerry Rannow, Eve Bernhardt.
- How long is The Wizard of Mars?
- The Wizard of Mars has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Wizard of Mars?
- The Wizard of Mars is a Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Wizard of Mars?
- The Wizard of Mars had a budget of $33,000.
- Where was The Wizard of Mars produced?
- The Wizard of Mars was produced in United States of America.