Assignment: Outer Space

Assignment: Outer Space

Fear awaits ...... in the murky mists of outer space!

1960 · 85 min · ★ 3.9 · Science Fiction, Adventure

Interplanetary News reporter Ray Peterson is assigned aboard a space station in the 21st Century.

Directed by Antonio Margheriti · Written by Ennio De Concini

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