The Land Unknown
1957, English. Directed by Virgil W. Vogel.
BEHIND A BARRIER OF ANTARCTIC ICE... A PARADISE OF HIDDEN TERRORS!
Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Virgil W. VogelDirector
- Jock MahoneyCommander Harold 'Alan' Roberts
- Shirley PattersonMargaret 'Maggie' Hathaway
- William ReynoldsLt. Jack Carmen
- Henry BrandonDr. Carl Hunter
- Douglas KennedyCapt. Burnham
- Phil HarveyMachinist's Mate Steve Miller
- Kenner G. KempOfficer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited)
- Bing RussellRadio Operator (uncredited)
- Bert StevensOfficer at Briefing (uncredited)
- Tom ColemanMan at Briefing (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- László Görög, Charles Palmer
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The Land Unknown: quick answers
Is The Land Unknown worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Land Unknown?
The Land Unknown runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Land Unknown have a post-credits scene?
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The Land Unknown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Land Unknown on?
The Land Unknown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Land Unknown?
If you liked The Land Unknown, try The Lost World, The Lost World, Escape to Witch Mountain.
Who directed The Land Unknown?
The Land Unknown (1957) was directed by Virgil W. Vogel and stars Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds.