First Man into Space (Original title)
Dates: 1958 (Copyright), 31 January 1959 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Robert Day
Synopsis: Young pilot flies out into outer space, has an accident and is presumed dead. But, in reality, he comes back to earth in a horribly mutilated form, searching for blood. His brother tries to help him but the pilot dies.
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Subject: Monsters
Releases
Date: February 1959Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins 29 secs - Length: 6393 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: MGM
Date: February 1959Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: MGM
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins 29 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(12)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6903 FeetStock date: 2009BFI identifier: C-1503091
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Digital materials(8)
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352910
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352966
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352910-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352966-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-352930
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-352930-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6957 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-56938
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1503090
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1503092
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6903 FeetStock date: 2009BFI identifier: C-1503091
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1958 (Copyright), 31 January 1959 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Robert Day
Synopsis: Young pilot flies out into outer space, has an accident and is presumed dead. But, in reality, he comes back to earth in a horribly mutilated form, searching for blood. His brother tries to help him but the pilot dies.
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Subject: Monsters
Releases
Date: February 1959Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins 29 secs - Length: 6393 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: MGM
Date: February 1959Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: MGM
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins 29 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(12)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6903 FeetStock date: 2009BFI identifier: C-1503091
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Digital materials(8)
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352910
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352966
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352910-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-352966-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-352930
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-352930-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-352950-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6957 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-56938
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1503090
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1503092
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6903 FeetStock date: 2009BFI identifier: C-1503091
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)