Manhunt in Space

Manhunt in Space

Year: 1954

Runtime: 78 mins

Language: English

Director: Hollingsworth Morse

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A Manhunt in Space Rocky Jones, Space Ranger fights space pirates over an invisible spaceship.

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1

Space Rangers assigned to investigate disappearances

Rocky Jones and co-pilot Winky are tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of several space ships near Cassa 7, a planet where the United Planets are trying to establish an outpost. They quickly realize the situations are linked to more than just random vanishings.

2

Rescue of Reggie and Vena Ray

Upon arriving at Cassa 7, the Space Rangers rescue fellow Ranger Reggie and Vena Ray, who has come to visit her brother. The rescue reveals that the missing ships have been hijacked using a method that renders ships into artificial satellites orbiting the planet.

Cassa 7
3

Discovery of pirate operation

Jones deduces that space pirates, led by Rinkman and aided by Dr. Vanko’s technology, are responsible for neutralizing the ships' power and equipment. The pirates are believed to operate from a nearby planet, Prah, which has an unknown defense barrier preventing unauthorized landings.

Prah
4

Queen Cleolanta's involvement revealed

On the planet Ophecius, it is revealed that Queen Cleolanta is secretly behind the pirate activities and the looting of vessels near Cassa 7, making her a central figure in the conspiracy.

Ophecius
5

Development of cloaking device

Professor Newton offers a cloaking device utilizing 'cold light' technology, which uses the principle of visual disappearance through cooling, allowing the Rangers to approach Prah undetected and plan their infiltration.

6

Landing on Prah and discovery of pirates' true employer

Using the cold light cloaking device, Rocky Jones lands on Prah, is captured by Rinkman, and learns that the pirates are working for someone else. Although Rinkman doesn’t reveal the identity, it becomes a significant moment in understanding the larger conspiracy.

Prah
7

Escape from Prah

With help from Winky, Jones manages to escape Prah and the pirates' control. Meanwhile, on Cassa 7, Ken, a space traffic controller, is revealed to be secretly working for the pirates as a double agent.

Prah
8

Confrontation with pirates on Cassa 7

Jones and Winky locate and capture Rocky’s suspect Ken, confronting him and uncovering his betrayal. The pirates also arrive on Cassa 7, capturing Rocky and trying to establish their control over the situation.

Cassa 7
9

Rescue and tricking the pirates

Jones and Hagar Nu work together to escape and then trick the pirates into believing their ship is no longer there by switching a marker. Jones captures Ken, but Ken manages to warn the pirates before being subdued.

Cassa 7
10

Sabotage and battle with pirates

Hagar plants explosives on the pirates' ship to prevent their escape. Jones warns them of the danger, leading to a fight between the Space Rangers and the pirates. Winky disables the ship’s fuel pumps to prevent the launch, ensuring the pirates' failure.

Cassa 7
11

Victory of the Space Rangers

The Space Rangers win the confrontation, preventing the pirates from escaping and ending their scheme. The pirates' plans are thwarted, and order is restored to the region.

Cassa 7
12

Ending and future continuation

Winky reflects on the possibility of going on a date, humorously suggesting he might be waiting for a girl. The story concludes with a hint of continuation in the subsequent film, 'Crash of Moons,' leaving the adventure open for more stories.

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