The Lost Planet

The Lost Planet

ASSIGNMENT - SPACE! One Man's Battles Against The Cosmic Crime Wave!

NR 1953 · 246 min · ★ 4.7 · Science Fiction, Action

Dr. Ernst Grood , having already dominated the planet Ergro, now intends to take over the control of the Earth. Unfortunately for him, reporters oppose his sinister designs.

Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet · Written by Arthur Hoerl

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