The Phantom Planet

Starring:Dean Fredericks, Coleen Gray, Anthony Dexter, Francis X. Bushman, Richard Weber, Al Jarvis, Dick Haynes, Earl McDaniels, Mike Marshall, John Herrin, Mel Curtis, Jimmy Weldon, Akemi Tani, Lori Lyons, Richard Kiel, Susan Cembrowska, Marissa Mathes, Gloria Moreland, Judy Erickson, Sally Carter-Ihnat
Director: William Marshall (II)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

Travel into the future to March, 1980. Astronauts crash-land on an asteroid and are shrunk to a mere six inches tall! They are held captive by a race of miniature people who are under attack by a mysterious legion of aliens, led by Richard Kiel ("The Spy Who Loved Me's" Jaws). Meanwhile, a rescue ship from Earth is being organized to save the captured astronauts. Can they survive the ruthless alien onslaught. A fun sci-fi drive-in extravaganza, complete with hideous aliens, rocketships, spacemen and out-of-this-world excitement!

Customer Reviews:

Better than expected.......2007-04-29

I just watched this yesterday, with very low expectations, and was pretty surprised at how good it was. Definitely worth viewing, esp if you can track it down on a multi-movie set. (The transfer used in Mill Creek's Sci-Fi Classics box set is just fine.)

Others have talked about the story and the acting, but I want to mention is the non-stop use of special effects. Sure, they're hokey, but they keep coming, and that's what keeps your (or at least my) interest. There's the ping-pong-table Moon base, complete with whirling radar dish; plenty of spaceship shots, a space walk, meteor shower, invisible asteroid, shrinking astronaut/tiny people, Rock of Oblivion... and that's not even mentioning the monster. I don't think 3 minutes pass by in this movie without some "special effect" or other. That makes for pretty fun, engaging viewing, in my opinion.

Also, you can practically count the future Star Trek episodes... The one with the hollow asteroid traveling across space... The one where Kirk and Spock engage in mortal combat... The one where the girl falls for Kirk. (Oh wait, that's all of them.) And so on. Even the Rock of Oblivion acts suspiciously like the transporter, set on one-way of course.

All in all this is a fun film that rarely flags, perfect for a rainy weekend afternoon.

Phamtom Planet.......2007-01-10

The Wade Williams' collection is always superior in quality.
He has hard to find films and reproduces them in the best format.
It is worth the cost.

It's not the size that matters............2006-06-25

Dan Fredericks stars as Capt. Frank Chapman is launched away into space when Earth discovers an undiscovered planet which appears in the solar system. Chapman crash lands his ship on the surface of the planet, gets out and falls unconsious. A race of tiny people who find Chapman lying there on the ground. He wakes up sees them and eventually shrinks to tiny form. He is taken into the place where they all live. He's giving tests of strength and so forth. They tiny people possess the technology to move their planet from galaxy to galaxy to evade their enemies. Soon their enemies the Solarites, Chapman helps them in their aid to help them save the day. 'Twas an interesting watch. The Solarite was hilarious and hey Richard Kiel (Eegah!, The Longest Yard) plays the part...whooo! Fredericks wasnt that bad actually in his role and ze women were lovely to look at. A terribly silly hokey pokey adventure. Also starring Coleen Gary, Anthony Dexter, Francis X. Bushman, Richard Weber and Al Jarvis

Somewhere Under the Rainbow.......2006-03-20

This movie is has its moments. Some aspects are interesting to watch. Others are not. The movie falls just short of the mark to be classic. The movie is also just good enough to keep it out of the garbage category. Viewers who enjoy classic science fiction movies of the 40s and 50s may appreciate the better qualities of this movie.

Space ships keep disappearing. A viewer gets to learn that the reason for the disappearances is an asteroid populated by people who have the technology to keep the asteroid invisible. At the beginning of the movie we see a space ship which is being accelerated at 11 g's. Though the ship is accelerating at 11 g's, the men on board have little problem moving and are awake and alert. The technology of the future is amazing. Today, pilots pass out somewhere around 8 or 9 g's, and movement is very difficult.

On the other hand, the cockpit of the space ship was outstanding. Some of the instruments made little sense, but the controls were nicely arranged, and a number of features made this cockpit above average for science fiction movies of the late 50s and early 60s.

A short time later the two crewmen on the space ship are walking about on the exterior of the ship without restraints. It appears that the men are pulled toward this ship as though there was gravity toward the ship. The men's shoes looked a lot like street shoes.

Captain Frank Chapman (Dean Fredericks) survives the crash of his ship on the mysterious asteroid. Chapman stumbles from his ship and swears he sees little people about the size of those in Lilliput. After opening his helmet, Chapman too shrinks to the size of the little people, which has something to do with the atmosphere of the asteroid and the fields surrounding the asteroid. We later discover that the name of the asteroid is Rayton.

The little people speak English because all languages on Rayton are translated through voice tone waves, or something like that. I love scientific gobbledygook double-speak. We need the English because Chapman is suddenly part of some kind of love quadrangle. Liara (Coleen Gray) is the hot blonde babe who is a social climber. Zetha (Delores Faith) is a beautiful mute babe who is shy and has a major crush on Chapman. Exposure to an enemy Solarite warrior caused Zetha to become mute. The other guy in this is Herron (Anthony Dexter), who loves Liara, though she is fickle.

After some fighting and the usual male bonding, Chapman and Herron become great friends. The people of Rayton realize that Chapman is an all right guy, so they decide, after a huge fight with the Solarites involving lots of hand movements over lighted plastic (which controlled their fields and weapons) that it is time for Chapman to go home. But wait, a critical fight scene with a captured Solarite has to happen. I actually felt sorry for the Solarite, who was played by Richard Kiel. The costume apparently had poor visibility because Kiel had a hard time walking down stairs or moving in general. By coincidence, I also just reviewed "Eegah," yet another Kiel movie that Kiel would probably like to forget. At least in this movie you could not see his face.

Eventually Chapman is repatriated and the movie ends, but not before the most awful audio effects I have ever heard in a movie. Many movies use an echo effect or reverberation effect for the narrator. In this case, the narrator literally repeated the same lines over and over, with the volume reduced each time. The ending was like an Ed Wood moment for this film.

This movie has too much hokum to qualify as a classic. However, it still has its moments and I recommend it to people who like science fiction movies of the 50s. Just be sure to keep your expectations low. If you believe there were only six good science fiction movies made in the entire 1950s, I can guarantee you that this movie was not one of them. Good luck!

Well there's really not much to say here...........2006-03-06

Well there's really nothing much to say about this flick. It's a classic, late atomic age sci-fi space adventure that our parents probably went to see at the drive-in while they were dating. This movie had a lot of potential to be a `so bad it's good' movie, but it's just a forgettable piece of celluloid that's been all but forgotten except for us few fans who live for these kooky old movies.

Space explorers end up missing when they enter a particular section of space. So in steps our gallant hero. He's a tall blond due who does a few scenes without his shirt (typical for these films). There's also a lot of sci-fi gibberish that's also a norm for these films.

Well here's the plot. Our hero crash lands on an asteroid planet where he is immediately shrunken to the size of a bug. This is easily explained by the planet's inhabitants. The strong magnetic force of the planet makes everything small. OK then.

Well we have a fight scene between a jealous suitor and our hero. It seems the love interest is a mute girl who I know I've seen before in other movies and the ruler's daughter. The fight is comic relief at best. The two men must use a brace to push each other onto gravity pads. If you step on the pad the magnetic pull is so great you will disintegrate. (Like I said Sci-Fi gibberish at it's best. The whole movie talks about high magnetism).

Well the finale is the attack from the space aliens. They fly on space ships resembling flaming arrows on strings. Of course the director's probably forgot that since there is no oxygen in space, there cannot be fire, but who's keeping track of this stuff? It is reveiled to us , the fortunate viewer, that an alien had been captured from a past battle. He is being held prisoner. How you ask? I'll let you guess. Yes that's right. He's being held in a cell consisting of a highly magnetized force field. Our Ed Wood moment comes when the power goes out and our alien friend escapes. Check out how he walks down the stairs. The actor obviously could not see where he was going and needs to reassure his footing with each step.

Well the aliens are defeated, and our hero is rescued by yet another rescue party. The final scene is our heart broken hero who has nothing to remember his love interest but a small pebble.

Folks this is definitely not Cat Women of the Moon.

Average customer rating:

amazing.
The LotR for Phantom Planet Phans!

Chicago, Chicagogoing, Chicagogone
Starring: Phantom Planet
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

amazing........2005-05-26

this dvd is amazing.
i have watched it at least 15 times and i am not tired of it.
if you like phantom planet..buy this.

The LotR for Phantom Planet Phans!.......2005-02-01

Truly a mecca, truly.
The main live show is a lot of fun, with pre-show antics, after show antics, and a full set with songs from "The Guest," "Self-Titled," a b-side (The Galleria) and a cover of Fugazi's The Waiting Room.
This is the full experience, EVERY phantom planet show is this fun, they're not faking for the camera, yo.
There is a second show that takes place in Japan which includes the b-side for "Stiffs," a wicked song indeed. Absolute insanity.
The special features are a real treat, with footage from their first show (shudders), and a photo book from ex-member Jacques Brautbar. Both are a nice treat, because it's a recognition of where they came from, not just where they are.
Fan goodies include submitted photos and clips of live shows, and clips previously released only on the fanclub site.
It's no lie, there are more than three hours of rock on this DVD. I recommend it for anybody who would like to know every minor detail of Phantom Planet. No corner is left unscathed!
BONUS: spelling errors aplenty!!!!

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Better than expected
Phamtom Planet
It's not the size that matters.....
Somewhere Under the Rainbow
Well there's really not much to say here....

Phantom Planet
Starring: Dean Fredericks , Coleen Gray , Anthony Dexter , Francis X. Bushman , and Richard Weber
Director: William Marshall (II)
Manufacturer: St Clair Vision
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Customer Reviews:

Better than expected.......2007-04-29

Phamtom Planet.......2007-01-10

The Wade Williams' collection is always superior in quality.
He has hard to find films and reproduces them in the best format.
It is worth the cost.

It's not the size that matters............2006-06-25

Somewhere Under the Rainbow.......2006-03-20

Well there's really not much to say here...........2006-03-06

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Radio Ranch & Planet Outlaws

Manufacturer: RetroFLICKS
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Product Description

Radio Ranch (1940) - The legendary Gene Autry stars in Radio Ranch - a story which is equal parts singing cowboy western and science-fiction/fantasy. Autry performs daily broadcasts from the Ranch, a place which also hosts kids who wish to escape city life. Two such kids are out on the prairie one day, when they encounter a mysterious band of men on horseback, whom they dub "the Thunder Riders." Unbeknownst to the kids, the riders are from a subterranean city named Murania, nearly 20,000 feet below ground, which has existed for over 100,000 years! Enter a team of mining investors, interested in the land under the Ranch for its rich deposits of radium... and one scientist who believes in the lost city and wishes to uncover it's secrets. Autry must do battle with both the Muranians and the conniving mining team, all while never failing to perform his daily 2pm broadcast from Radio Ranch! /// Planet Outlaws (1953) - In this condensed version of the popular 1930's Buck Rogers serial, Rogers (Crabbe) plays an American soldier who is suspended in time, then discovered and awakened in the futuristic world of the year 2500. He soon learns that an evil dictator named Killer Kane has all but taken over the earth, driving underground the small band of rebels who revived him. Rogers takes up their nobel cause, putting his own life on the line in the battle against the sinister Kane!

Average customer rating:

If you must buy one Phantom Planet DVD...
Who wants to buy this from me?
Better Live.
Nothing special, but enjoyable.
This rocked

Phantom Planet - Live at the Troubadour
Starring: Phantom Planet
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000E32VE
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Customer Reviews:

If you must buy one Phantom Planet DVD..........2005-03-14

...then don't get this. Opt instead for the newer 'Chicago, Chicagogoing, Chicagogone', which contains TWO full-length live shows and so much bonus material it's almost as if they're overcompensating for the scant offerings of 'Live at the Troubadour'. With the exception of 'The Guest', all songs performed on 'Troubadour' also appear on 'Chicago', often in tighter form, especially the newer songs.

However, upon revisiting 'Troubadour' after viewing 'Chicago', there is some merit to this earlier release, since it features Phantom Planet Mark II, i.e. before guitarist Jacques Brautbar quit to become a full-time photographer. As seen in the 'Chicago' DVD, the band chose not to fill his spot they did when drummer Jeff Conrad replaced Jason Schwartzman, so 'Troubadour' is a reminder of what they were like as a quintet. When you compare the two DVDs, you can really tell what Brautbar brought to the band's sound, which has been retooled to accomodate the four-man lineup on 'Chicago'. As a result, if you like their studio albums, then 'Troubadour' is a closer replica compared to 'Chicago'. But if paying for just six songs is too much for you, you could also get the CD version of this show from www.phantomplanetbootlegs.com , though it doesn't include 'California' (their signature song) like the namesake DVD does, oddly enough.

In a nutshell, the 'Live at the Troubadour' DVD is more suitable for hardcore fans only, or as a useful companion piece to the 'Chicago' DVD for anyone who wants to see how losing a major contributor to a band's sound doesn't have to spell the end.

Who wants to buy this from me?.......2004-11-04

I love Phantom Planet, but this DVD just isn't that good. The production value leaves something to be desired and the camera work is just awful. This DVD costs about as much as a PP ticket, so I recommend seeing the real thing rather buying a third-rate DVD of a 7 song concert that is just frustrating to watch.

Better Live........2004-09-26

I got this DVD as a gift after seeing them live at Coachella Fest 2004. I wasn't as excited to see them on the DVD as I was at Coachella Fest. I just guess it's cuz i was front row and got to touch alex's sexy body. I thought this DVD would make me relive my happiness but instead it brought me frustration because i thought it would be better since the performance i went to was wild and full of adrenaline. I didn't like the fact that theres not much songs on it, just 8 and the DVD is a mere 28 minutes. Tsk, Tsk.

Nothing special, but enjoyable........2004-04-16

I think this DVD is pretty much a must-have for the type of Phantom Planet fan who likes to collect their stuff, which is initially why I bought it in the first place. With that being said, to be truthful, "Live at the Troubadour" is nothing extraordinary.

They sound fantastic live, but it just wasn't as exciting watching it on DVD as it was seeing them in person. The DVD doesn't seem to really capture the energy that I know this amazing band is more than capable of showing. There also aren't many extra features to enjoy besides a picture gallery. Despite this, I enjoyed all of the songs they played and the picture quality is good. It's not the best, but I would recommend it for anyone who is a big fan of the band or a Phantom Planet collector.

Songs included:
1. The Happy Ending
2. The Guest
3. California
4. Big Brat
5. Turn Smile Shift Repeat
6. The Meantime
7. All Over Again

This rocked.......2003-12-04

i love them live. alex is really fun to watch. he's sexy and cool and an incredible performer. this dvd is definitely worth buying.

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Sci-fi Classics

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The Brain that wouldn't die
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ASIN: B000RJ6ER2

Product Description

4 dvds each in it's own case with a cardboard sleeve.

Average customer rating:

Better than expected
Phamtom Planet
It's not the size that matters.....
Somewhere Under the Rainbow
Well there's really not much to say here....

Phantom Planet (B&W)
Starring: Dean Fredericks , Coleen Gray , Anthony Dexter , Francis X. Bushman , and Richard Weber
Director: William Marshall (II)
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Release Date: 2002-11-19

Customer Reviews:

Better than expected.......2007-04-29

Phamtom Planet.......2007-01-10

The Wade Williams' collection is always superior in quality.
He has hard to find films and reproduces them in the best format.
It is worth the cost.

It's not the size that matters............2006-06-25

Somewhere Under the Rainbow.......2006-03-20

Well there's really not much to say here...........2006-03-06

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Sci-Fi, Vol. 4: Cosmos - War of the Planets/War of the Robots/Unknown World/The Phantom Planet

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Stonehenge, A Red Light, And A Cardboard Robot

Sci-Fi, Vol. 4: Cosmos - War of the Planets/War of the Robots/Unknown World/The Phantom Planet
Starring: Great Sci-Fi Classics
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ASIN: B0000B1OBA
Release Date: 2003-07-22

Customer Reviews:

Stonehenge, A Red Light, And A Cardboard Robot.......2006-07-25

While "Unknown World" and "The Phantom Planet" are just plain silly, the real standout for cinematic cheese lovers in this set is the occasionally baffling, yet utterly wretched "Cosmos: War Of The Planets." I have seen my share (OK, more than my share) of sub par sci-fi movies, but even by my standards this one is too much to take.

"Cosmos: War Of The Planets" concerns some humans with extremely bad, 1970s hair (when it isn't concealed under a ridiculous red hat that looks like a cross between a medieval jousting helmet and a horn of plenty) who find a civilization that is sending them bad electronic music from beyond the cosmos. They are under the direction of "Whiz" an electronic brain that calculates everything and is allegedly infallible (it is also less realistic than the computer from "Star Trek.")

Of course the crew, led by the rebellious, yet dashing (idiot) Captain lands on this strange planet where they find new life forms, namely guys dressed like Bat Boy in blackface. Oh, and did I mention that they also find a Stonehenge monument with a telekinetic capability as well? (Because that totally makes sense, because...now, wait...oh, never mind.) They also find a terrifying robot that looks like nothing more than a talking jukebox that plays Bach's "Toccata in D-minor" repeatedly on a Moog synthesizer, which is defeated in the stupidest manner imaginable (think Michael Palin in "Scott of the Antarctic" here.) The destruction of the robot brings about endless scenes of volcanic lava eruptions from some very large archive of stock footage. (It doesn't make any more sense when you watch it, either.)

The crew finally takes off from the planet, only to find the movie gratuitously extended by a subplot about saboteurs under the deceased (?) robot's control. Eventually Bat Boy and a traitorous guy in a puffy moon tunic and white cowboy boots get sucked out of an airlock, which leads to the most terribly, "I wish I were terribly clever, but I'm not" ending in the history of cinema.

This whole mess wants to be "2001" but in reality is more like something cut out of a Buck Rogers serial for being too stupid. It tries to make a statement about the complexities of "man versus machine" but the only thing it gets right is the subplot about the grubby, inaccurate, sensationalist press corps. For its unflaggingly accurate and unflattering portrayal of the media, this movie brings the whole set up to the three star level.

Sci-Fi Movie Marathon Volume 6: 8 Movie Pack

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Sci-Fi Movie Marathon Volume 6: 8 Movie Pack

Manufacturer: RightNow Disc
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BONUS: Each movie comes with a portable-media friendly version that can be downloaded to your Apple iPod!
Eight feature films on four DVDs
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The legends of Science Fiction are gathered here for you in this definitive DVD collection of some of the greatest Sci-Fi classics to ever come out of Hollywood. This 8 DVD collection is sure to provide you with countless hours of entertainment. Volume 6 includes: Invasion of the Bee Girls directed by Denis Sanders and starring Anitra Ford; Queen of the Amazons directed by Edward Finney and starring Patricia Morison; The Atomic Brain directed by Joseph Mascelli and starring Marjorie Eaton; Hercules Against the Moonmen directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and starring Alan Steel; Battle of the Worlds directed by Antonio Marghereti and starring Claude Rains; The Phantom Planet directed by William Marshall and starring Dean Fredericks; Evil Brain from Outer Space directed by Koreyoshi Akasaka and starring Ken Utsui; Sound of Horror directed by José Antonio Nieves Conde and starring James Philbrook

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