Space Probe Taurus

Even for 1965 B movie science fiction this is weak. Go to space, sort of crash land on a planet, fight alien, leave. The male crew all looked like senior citizens, while cozying up to 30 year female scientist. But it's easy to sit through if you're tired and if it's on a no commercials channel. Even for 1965 B movie science fiction this is weak. Go to space, sort of crash land on a planet, fight alien, leave. The male crew all looked like senior citizens, while cozying up to 30 year female scientist. But it's easy to sit through if you're tired and if it's on a no commercials channel. Even for 1965 B movie science fiction this is weak. Go to space, sort of crash land on a planet, fight alien, leave. The male crew all looked like senior citizens, while cozying up to 30 year female scientist. But it's easy to sit through if you're tired and if it's on a no commercials channel. How do you get 600 words in a review for a movie that probably had dialogue of less.

This is no better or worse than a lot of b-movies. The 50s and 60s spawned hundreds like this. Written & directed by Leonard Katzman who was the huge force behind Dallas in the 80s it is average for sci-fi of the time. The scenes underwater seem to be in a fish bowl. James Brown was a stoic(even emotionless)as the hero. He was later Det. McSween on Dallas under Katzman. Katzman also had a hand in the Wild Wild West TV show. If you like b-movies for the fun of " making fun" this is for you. I like this type of picture But to each his own. Francine York is worth a look. Their is no true science in the picture. I give it and overall b-rating of 5.

I kind of like this AIP film, despite the familiar story and cheesy special effects. One planetary body appears to be made of crumpled aluminum foil. The ship's computer consists of a wall of reel-to-reel tape recorders. The filmmakers present this low-budget affair as a serious film; the characters are very solemn and philosophical at times, which adds to the amusement value -- there's no intentional campiness here.

Some of the "what if" dialogue is actually pretty good. There's a lot of 50's-style crew banter, which fits the retro (no pun) vibe. The crew get over their differences with time, which is refreshing compared to modern films that often wallow in dysfunction. However, the (very unprofessional) ladies'-man-in-space behavior by two male characters is painfully lame.

This is decent late-night fare, so I give it four (4) stars.

I did not know this little science fiction movie produced by American International Pictures, James Nicholson and Samuel Z Arkoff's movie company, who also produced Roger Corman's best horror B movies. I am not badly surprised by this cheap stuff, but that's not at the level of Edward L Cahn's IT THE TERROR FROM BEYOND SPACE, some kind of poverty row ALIEN first draft. It is definitely a space opera, but I repeat, very cheap. A "behind closed doors" of a spaceship intrigue, which is fun and agreeable to watch. I know Burt Topper as a director, nothing great, but nothing exceptional either. Here, he is only the producer and we can easily make the link between his own movies as a film maker in terms of - not screenplay, because he never made science fiction films - but an obviously lack of ambition without letting his own work become a garbage crap. Watch it, if you have time, it's worth seeing.

People are not 'getting' this one. They see cheap props, models, and crustaceans and they inwardly groan, but let me tell you, there is definitely something here that is worth your time. A spaceship with a crew of four who have good on screen chemistry (the always alluring Francine York plays a curvaceous lady scientist) more than adequate acting, a fine and evolving character development, decent dialogue, plus the spaceship is not too bad, possessing the right amount of claustrophobia, knobs, and buttons......The pace of this film, combined with the plot and action, keeps you engaged - you really will be wondering what will happen next. Here, simplicity is a form of complexity- less is more. My one beef : I think the early encounter with the alien could have been expanded upon.. This film was made in B& W in 1965- the whole thing looks and feels like it was made in 1959 or 1960, I think this is why it has a bad reputation- people expect so much more razzle dazzle for 1965, they cant see that this is an overlooked gem born too late.