Queen of Outer Space

Queen of Outer Space

Year: 1958

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: Edward Bernds

Science FictionAdventureMonsters aliens sci-fi and the apocalypseImaginative space odysseys and alien encountersDangerous technology and the apocalypse

When Earth launches its first mission to the mysterious “female planet” Venus, the crew discovers a world populated solely by women ruled by the ruthless Queen Yllana. Yllana, who exterminated the native men, vows to eliminate any Earth men who arrive, setting the stage for a deadly clash between the two societies.

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Timeline & Setting – Queen of Outer Space (1958)

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Time period

1985

Set in the year 1985, Captain Patterson and his crew are escorting Professor Konrad to an Earth space station when an interstellar energy beam destroys the station and forces them to crash on Venus. The sequence of events on this mid-1980s space mission launches a battle between a brutal regime and a rising Venusian rebellion.

Location

Venus, Earth space station

Venus serves as the primary setting after Patterson's crew crash lands from the Earth space station. The planet is governed from a palace by Queen Yllana, a masked and ruthless ruler, with a prison- colony moon orbiting Venus where male scientists and mathematicians are kept. The Venusian court and its rebels populate the world, where the dream of returning contact with Earth and freeing the men drives the plot.

🪐 Venus 🛰️ Space Station 🗺️ Alien World

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Main Characters – Queen of Outer Space (1958)

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Captain Neal Patterson (Eric Fleming)

A capable space captain who guides the crew through disaster and political intrigue on Venus. He becomes entangled in Venusian politics, navigating seduction and shifting loyalties as a pragmatic leader in a hostile world.

🚀 Leader 🧭 Strategist 💬 Diplomat

Lt. Mike Cruze (Dave Willock)

Patterson's loyal second-in-command who endures capture and peril alongside the crew. He focuses on survival and mission goals while adapting to the volatile changes on Venus.

🛡️ Loyal 💡 Resourceful 🧭 Steadfast

Lt. Larry Turner (Patrick Waltz)

The crew’s pilot who faces imprisonment and danger under the Venusian regime. His resilience and teamwork are essential to the group’s attempts to return to Earth.

✈️ Pilot 🧭 Resolute 💬 Courageous

Prof. Konrad (Paul Birch)

A brilliant scientist whose insights into the energy beam guide the crew. His knowledge anchors the mission and informs the plan to oppose Queen Yllana.

🧠 Scientist 🔬 Intellectual 🧭 Strategic

Queen Yllana (Laurie Mitchell)

The masked, ruthless ruler of Venus who has eliminated many men to maintain power. Her disfigured face and merciless governance make her a formidable antagonist whose downfall is central to the plot.

👑 Ruler 🗡️ Oppressor 🎭 Masked

Talleah (Zsa Zsa Gabor)

A captivating Venusian courtier who aids the Earth crew and plots the overthrow of Yllana. She balances charm with political acumen, becoming a pivotal force in the rebellion and the future leadership of Venus.

💃 Ally 🧭 Strategist 👁️ Influential

Motiya (Lisa Davis)

One of the Venusian conspirators who longs for the return of male companionship and helps organize the rebellion. Her loyalty and courage contribute to the plan to dethrone the queen.

🤝 Ally 🗺️ Rebel 🌟 Courageous

Kaeel (Barbara Darrow)

A Venusian conspirator who joins the revolt against Yllana and assists the human crew. Her participation highlights the collective effort of Venusian women in shaping the planet’s future.

🤝 Ally 🗺️ Rebel 🧭 Collaborative

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Major Themes – Queen of Outer Space (1958)

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👑 Power & Rebellion

Queen Yllana maintains a harsh, matriarchal regime on Venus, eliminating male rivals and suppressing dissent. The arrival of Patterson and the other humans sparks a plotted overthrow led by Talleah and her Venusian allies. The rebels’ sabotage and eventual downfall of the queen redefine Venusian leadership.

❤️ Romance & Seduction

Romantic and sexual tensions intertwine with politics: the queen seduces Patterson to consolidate power, while Talleah shifts from ally to romantic interest as the regime falters. The relationships blur lines between loyalty, desire, and political intent, influencing the rebels' strategies.

🛰️ Space Conflict

A destructive energy beam destroys the Earth station and cripples the crew’s ship, forcing a crash on Venus. The weapon, its misfires, and the planned Earth destruction raise the stakes, while internal sabotage and rebellion push the plot toward a climactic battle and the queen’s demise.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:53

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