Plot — What is Quatermass 2 about?

In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.

Top Cast & Director

Directed by: Val Guest

Brian DonlevyJohn LongdenWilliam FranklynBryan ForbesCharles Lloyd PackTom ChattoJohn Van EyssenSidney JamesPercy HerbertMichael Ripper

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Quick Facts

TypeMovie
Released1957
GenreScience Fiction, Horror
LanguageEnglish
Runtime85 min
Audience Score64% (6.4/10, 154 votes)

Quatermass 2 — FAQ

Is Quatermass 2 worth watching? Quatermass 2 holds a 6.4/10 rating from 154 viewers. In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remot

Who directed Quatermass 2? Directed by Val Guest.

Who is in the cast of Quatermass 2? It stars Brian Donlevy, John Longden, William Franklyn, Bryan Forbes, Charles Lloyd Pack, Tom Chatto and more.

Where can I stream Quatermass 2? You can stream Quatermass 2 on Artiflix. Availability may vary by region.

When did Quatermass 2 release? It released in 1957.

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