7... 6...5... 4...3... 2...1... Zero. Narrator: Since the splitting
of the atom Only a few decades ago And through his god-given
genius of science, Man at last has succeeded In penetrating further and
further Into the unknown vastness of
space. The moon has become the
launching base For advanced exploration. From this pivotal point, Astronauts, at the risk of
their lives, Set out to conquer nature's
mysterious forces. Yet many questions remained
unanswered. What is his earth In relation to the inconceivable
number of other worlds? Is his speed truly the fastest, His achievements the greatest, Or is he a mere unimportant
piece of driftwood Floating in the vast ocean of
the universe? Could there be life similar to
our own On other planets? Is it not possible That atmospheric conditions of
relative environments Control their shapes and forms? If so, would they be giants, Or could perhaps the opposite
be true? Could their intellect have
reached a scientific level Far above man's dreams? What, then, will the future
reveal If this story you are about to
witness Is only the beginning? Log entry. Pegasus III. March 16, 1980. Captain Leonard, pilot. Lieutenant Webb, navigator. This is the seventh and last
day Of space reconnaissance
research, flight 361 For United States air force
lunar base 1. We are 21,000 miles from base, Bearing at 2-7-0 degrees, 2-3 minutes. Azimuth at plus 46 degrees, 4-6 degrees, 5-0 minutes ecliptic. On routine successive
approximation By trajectory computer Using data from the space
position recorder. It's quiet and lonely out here, And Frankly, We'll be happy to get back to
that dreary old moon. We're almost a degree off
trajectory, captain. The equipment check's ok. Must be an outside acceleration
force. Something approaching fast! I'm setting up auto-evasive
pattern. A large planetoid object Is on a direct collision course
with us. We are under 11 gs exterior
acceleration And have no control whatsoever. Captain! We're gonna hit! Ahhh! It's just incredible. 2 ships missing in less than a
month. Nothing within thousands of
miles Of their positions, And yet they crash into
something That appears suddenly on our
radar Big enough to be a planet, And then the next instant, it
disappears. It's against all theories of
space. You get the same reports from
bases 2 and 3? It appeared for a second or
two, Then vanished completely. A ship is on a routine
flight... Controls, rockets, everything
in order... And then all of a sudden... Yes? Woman on radio: General Gibson For Colonel Lansfield From earth headquarters. Stand by. Colonel Lansfield. Gen. Gibson: Lansfield, What's all the trouble up
there? General, I can't tell you any
more Than what was in that report
this morning. You're certain the rockets
crashed? I am. We have their last log
entry Through our recording
reproduction unit. Now, general, I've listened to
it over and over. It tells what happened, But not how and why. What do you suggest? I don't know, general. No doubt the rocket's
destroyed. We don't know what we're
looking for. This mysterious planet seems to
come and go At such speeds, it's impossible
to track. A phantom planet, Lansfield? You're a little old to think
that, aren't you? This is a capable base,
general, Run by capable men. Now, there's something out
there That isn't supposed to be. All right, all right. Take it
easy. Send another reconnaissance
with Chapman. Chapman? I need him for the
Mars project. If this phantom planet thing
isn't cleared up, There won't be any Mars
project. Send him! Yes, sir. Ask Chapman to report. Yes, sir. Captain Chapman, Report to the Colonel. Sir, I've been testing the
pressure equipment For the Mars project. Forget about that now, Chapman. You leave tomorrow morning. The general wants someone with
your experience. I don't know whether to feel
flattered or not. What exactly will I be looking
for, A floating space monster? This is no joke, Frank. I wish it were. Sorry, sir. You know how rumors move around
this base. Well, that's one of the things We hope that you'll dispel. Well, you're the Colonel. I'll take a crack at anything
once. And that's about all you'll
get, Frank, One crack. 18,000 miles out at 2-7-0
degrees azimuth And 4-7 degrees ecliptic. Speed 4.6 miles per second. Check. Computer guidance on. Stability course on. Directional rockets port, off. Directional rockets starboard,
off. Check the automatic. Check. Well, that does it, captain. We can relax a bit now. Takeoff's always the same. My heart pounds like a
sledgehammer. Yeah, mine too. How about the screen? Never fails to fascinate me
from up here. You know, captain, Every year of my life, I grow more and more convinced That the wisest and best Is to fix our attention on the
good And on the beautiful. If you'll just take the time to
look at it. You're some guy, Makonnen. Woman on radio: Lunar base 1 to
Pegasus IV. Lunar base 1 to Pegasus IV. Can
you read me? This is Pegasus IV to lunar
base 1. This is Lieutenant Makonnen. Colonel Lansfield for captain
Chapman. Chapman standing by. Lansfield on radio: Anything
out there, Frank? Nothing, Colonel. It's almost too quiet. Well, keep alert And don't waver off your course
one degree Unless you think you're onto
something. And if you do get onto
something, Report at once. Chapman on radio: Yes, sir. Pegasus IV to lunar base 1, Over. Out. I hope whatever was out there
is gone now. What's our elapsed time from
base? 14 hours, 22 minutes, and 30
seconds. We could stay up here another
14 hours And still see nothing. Even 1,400 hours. It's about all we can do,
though. Are you sure we're still on
course? Why? Well, I have an idea. Turn to 2-7-8 degrees azimuth, 0-47 degrees ecliptic. Yes, sir. Changing course to 2-7-8
degrees azimuth, Hold 4-7 degrees ecliptic. Lansfield tells us to charter
the same course Pegasus III took. Well, that's fine, But I don't think we'll get
anywhere. If this strange planet dashes
about Like it's supposed to, It figures we won't find it
around here, So we're changing course. Lightning never strikes twice
in the same place. Precisely. You with me? Like I said, you're the
captain. I'll take a new reading. Thanks, Ray. Oh, you could go nuts out here Just waiting for something to
happen. You seem pretty much at ease. Well, I figure it's just the
same as fishing. You've got to be patient and
wait. Electrostatic meter is going
haywire. Woman on radio: Lunar base 1 to
Pegasus IV. Can you read me? Over. Pegasus IV to lunar base 1, We read you. Over. You are completely off course,
Pegasus IV. Check your position
immediately. The computer and
spectrometer...out. Pegasus IV to lunar base 1. We are aware of being off
course. Cannot explain at present. We are entering a heavy
magnetic field. Several instruments are out, And I'm afraid others are
going. Give us our exact position. Over. Pegasus IV, you're... Cannot hear you, lunar base 1. Over. Changing to manual control. Meteors! Boy, that was close. Yeah and I'm afraid it isn't
over yet. We're in a semi-closing course
with them. Screen one's fading fast. What about the infrared
detector? That's out, too. The only thing we can do is
turn it 9-0 degrees To the shower's path. More meteors are coming. It's
our only chance. That will be to 3-1-1 degrees
azimuth And minus 1-2 degrees ecliptic. Here they come. This is it. Looks like the worst is over. Still see a lot of spots. Those are ionized trails. They'll persist for a while. Well, let's hope there are no
stragglers. With these instruments out, There won't be any way to tell If they're coming from another
direction. The trick now is to get back to
the moon. I think we'll make it. Yeah. Ok, Ray. Let's go through type-b check. Right. Cabin pressure? 20, coming up. Retro port? Positive. Retro starboard? Positive. Main circuit one? Negative. Main 2? Negative. Let's try the auxiliaries. Main one? Negative. Main 2? It's not in the circuits? No. The meteors Must have smacked into the
propulsion elements. Or feed lines. Yeah, if we're lucky. Well, there's only one way to
find out. Looks like it. You know... There's one thing sure. What's that? They knew what they were doing When they forced us to go
through Those space drills dozens of
times. If I remember correctly, You had a different opinion. Hey, don't rub it in. Ray: This looks like it. The retrorocket feed lines must
be cut. Frank! Your air line is broken! Frank! Our father, who art
in heaven, Hallowed be thy name... With all respect to the
Colonel, sir, I don't think it's any use. Keep working that radar, And keep working it until we
locate Chapman. Yes, sir. He's got to be out there
somewhere. He just has to be. Ray? Ray? Lieutenant Makonnen? Oh, no. This is captain Frank Chapman, Pilot Pegasus IV. My ship is being drawn toward
an asteroid. Instruments completely out of
operation. Navigator Makonnen... Lost. I cannot read my position. I'm going to try to land, But I don't think I'll make it. If I do, I'll continue
recording. We seem to be
entering a heavy magnetic field. Some of the instruments are
out, And others are going. Meteors! You're completely off course,
Pegasus IV. Check your position
immediately. Lunar base 1 to Pegasus IV. Can you read me? Frank! Your air line's broken! Navigator Makonnen. Ray. Ray. Lieutenant Makonnen. I'm going to try to land. What exactly will I be looking
for, A floating space monster? This is no joke, Chapman. I wish it were. Look, look. His helmet is open. The giant is getting smaller. Will he become our size? Let's go in and get him. Wait. He may have a weapon. He should stand trial. We must take him to Sessom. We will begin the trial. Yes, Sessom. Thank you, Sessom. Bring in the jurors. Will Ypsilatis step forward? Call the prisoner. Bring in the prisoner. Stand here, In front of our leader and our
judge. Is the prisoner from another
world Ready to hear the charges
against him? Charges? What charges? I will ask the questions. Are you ready to stand trial? It seems I have no choice. But first I want to know what
I'm charged with. We'll let you know in time. What are you called? Chapman. Frank Chapman. What is your occupation In the world from which you
come? I'm a captain in the air force Of the United States, A country on earth... Space exploration wing. But you must know about us. You speak our language. We do not speak it, But here on Rayton... Rayton? Yes, Rayton, The name of our planet. Here we are able to translate
all languages Through voice tone waves. Why all these explanations? Let us go on with the charges. You're right, Herron. This is no time for
explanations. Man from earth, You are accused of causing
injury To one of our people. I thought I was being attacked, And I defended myself. I didn't want to come to your
world. I lost control of my ship. It was like being pulled toward
your planet By an enormous gravitational
force. You were... When you came into our path of
travel. Path of travel? Phantom planet. We managed just in time to
control your landing By releasing the pressure in
our space warp. I don't understand. There are many things you will
not understand here. Maybe in time, you shall. In time? That is correct. The jury will now vote And find you guilty or not
guilty For inflicting injury on a
Rayton man. The verdict, judge. I find you guilty as charged. You are now a free subject of
Rayton. The jury is dismissed. That is all. You are now a free subject of
Rayton. That is not all. Listen, I don't know What kind of a place this is, But you must have some kind of
law here. This planet pulled me to it. I didn't come here by choice. But being here, You cannot be permitted to
leave. We must keep our security at
any cost, So I must pronounce you guilty. No penalties will be lodged
against you, But you must become a subject
of Rayton. Trial is concluded. Nothing is concluded. What is this? First I'm found guilty Of something that's not my
fault, And then I'm set free. Well, free to go where? Back to my world... 6 inches
tall? Don't worry. No harm will come to you. I'm Liara, Sessom's daughter. I'll show you to your quarters. Come. We'll talk on the way. What has happened to me? You mean your size? Our atmosphere, Together with some acceleration From our gravitational control, Has reduced you to normal. -Normal?
-Normal for us. You see, everything here Is in proportion to our
planet's size. We know several worlds That have creatures larger or
smaller, According to the size of their
world. Do you feel any different? No, but it's not exactly funny To think that someone on earth Could carry me about in their
pocket. Oh, that would never happen. You see, oxygen in your
atmosphere Would restore you immediately To your regular size. But either way, it wouldn't
matter. You'll never see your world
again. Nothing yet? No, sir. No contact for 2 days. I'll wait another 24 hours. Then with or without orders, I'm sending out a search party. You wanted to see me? Yes. Will you excuse me? We must talk about your future, Your future on Rayton. My future on Rayton? I want to talk about getting
back to my world, Back to earth. I'm afraid that is impossible. You might as well accept your
fate, Your fate of being one of us. And being one of us, You must be productive in one
way or another. Well, what is it you want me to
do? You must help us to keep
spaceships from your world From landing here. But that's my only hope of
getting back. Forget about it. 2 ships in my unit disappeared. Did they crash here? Unfortunately, yes. They were pulled into our
strong gravitational field. Well, so was I. Yes, but luckily we were aware
of your approach And lowered the power on our
gravity field. I don't get it. In many ways, you're hundreds
of years Ahead of our science. Yet you live in such a
primitive manner. It may not be as odd as it
seems. It's true that our technology May be much further advanced
than yours, But then a strange thing
happened. What was that? We had machines do all our
work. People on Rayton became
completely free of all labor, Practically of all
responsibilities. Our people became soft and
lazy. They did not know how to cope
with their free time. They started to fight amongst
themselves. That's very interesting. Many people on earth Are beginning to face the same
problem... Too much free time, too little
work. A problem not at all unique In the history of the universe. Well, what happened on Rayton? Our forefathers then made a
wise decision. They returned to, as you say,
our primitive ways. The Raytons again had to toil
for their living. They became much stronger, Much happier, Much more valuable. But you didn't forsake All of your scientific
achievements. No. We retained the secret of
the gravity control For our survival in space And the secret of our food
production For our survival on this barren
planet. You sacrificed advancement for
this? Sessom rules us, and we are
content. Now, can't we get on with this,
Sessom? Herron is hasty. We all are. Our lives have been changed so
much. I would like you to become
acquainted with our ways. Later you may choose a wife, Liara or Zetha. Zetha cannot speak, But she is a fine woman. Well, between the two, It would be difficult to make a
choice. It is no problem. You may take your time. But once you've made your
choice, remember, It must not be taken lightly. You must be hungry. Come with me. Liara. Go now and learn our ways. Then perhaps you may help us
with our problems. You can decide about this
later. Now you need to eat and rest. This is good. What is it? I think it's the equivalent Of your breadfruit. We made it chemically for you, Since nothing grows here on
this planet. Oh, here. Drink this. It's good for you, And it will help to make you
rest. You need it. You say nothing grows here. Then, how do you exist? Well, our bodies are so
constructed That we need very little food, Because of the air we breathe. Feeling better now? I hope so. Yes, But I'd like to get out of
here. You're a strange one,
Frankchapman. I'm a strange one? What about everybody else? And don't call me Frankchapman. My name is Frank Chapman. 2 words. Yes. Frank Chapman. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be
so rough. It's just that, well, this is
so new to me. You know what I'd like to do If I had a choice? What? I'd like to return to my ship. Well, that's impossible. Then you see, I'm still a
prisoner. Not at all. You're free to go anywhere here
on Rayton. Except to my ship. Your rocket is no longer on
this planet. It was sent off last night While you were sleeping. Frank on recorder: I cannot
read my position. I'm going to try to land, But I don't think I'll make it. If I do, I'll continue
recording. This is captain Frank Chapman, Pilot Pegasus IV. My ship is being drawn toward
an asteroid. Instruments completely out of
operation. Navigator Makonnen... Lost. Sir! Unidentified object
on-screen. This must be Chapman's ship,
Colonel. It certainly has all the
indications And all the characteristics Of a spaceship, And no other unit of ours Is scheduled for flight in this
area. Any contact? None, Colonel. Just static. His auto-emergency transmitter Should be on full-blast. I'm tuned to all Pegasus
frequencies, sir. So are the automatic relays on
earth. Good. This must be Chapman's
ship. What else can it be? Captain Beecher and Lieutenant
white Are to report to the briefing
room Immediately, And stand by for takeoff. Now, report immediately any
news Or anything unusual On your radio and radar relays. -Yes, sir.
-Yes, Colonel. The rescue ship is in the
countdown phase, sir. They're waiting for your final
operation orders. Put me through to the captain
of the rescue ship on launching. Yes, sir. Beecher, this is Lansfield. Yes, Colonel? Beecher, your final
instructions Are being teletyped on your
recorders. Yes, sir. As you know, something unusual
must have happened To Chapman and Makonnen, And I don't mind telling you That it's of greatest
importance To space travel that we find
out Exactly what happened to these
two men. So blast off, and good luck. We'll do our best, Colonel. Frank on recorder: I cannot
read my position. I'm going to try to land, But I don't think I'll make it. If I do, I'll continue
recording. This is captain Frank Chapman, Pilot Pegasus IV. My ship is being drawn toward
an asteroid. Instruments completely out of
operation. Navigator Makonnen... Lost. Pegasus IV to lunar base 1. Pegasus IV to lunar base 1. This is Captain Beecher. Over. Woman on radio: Lunar base 1 To Pegasus IV. We read you, Captain Beecher. Good work. Stand by for Colonel
Lansfield. Lansfield on radio: Beecher,
how are they? They're not. I mean, there's no one onboard. There isn't a sign of life. 2 men don't just get up and
walk off a rocket In the middle of space. No, sir. Then, what the devil? Chapman recorded a final
message, sir, But it doesn't make sense. Our repro units are picking it
up. We're examining it. Can you bring her in? I'll have to check out the
instruments, But I think so. All right. Give it a try. White can bring your ship in. Yes, sir. And, Beecher... Yes, sir? Good luck. I can't work under these
conditions. I must know more About the directional flight
machine. When the time comes. Well, the time has come. I want to speak to Sessom, And right now. Very well. Father. Frank Chapman wishes to speak
with you. Do you want to talk about
Liara? That isn't what I came here to
discuss. My work has reached a stage, And I need to know more About your gravity control. It is too soon. Now, how do we know he's not a
spy for the Solarites? You are too distrusting,
Herron. All right. You may see it. It's incredible... But how? The high density of our planet Made it possible for us To advance gravity... And therefore
anti-gravity...theories. It's beyond me. Einstein was working on this
problem, But he died before he could
complete his investigations. What causes Rayton's high
density? The atoms on this planet Have narrower electronic orbits Than the atoms on most other
planets. Smaller they become, The easier it is for us to
control And take advantage Of positive and negative
gravity. But why is Rayton getting
smaller? This planet is slowly using up
the energy That holds the atomic particles
together. You mean you might disintegrate
into nothing? Yes. Someday. But it will not be in our time. Well, I guess it's the same as
on earth. We don't seem to worry That our sun might be cooling
off In many millions of years. No. The danger for us Is that sudden bursts of
concentrated heat Directed on our Rayton Might suddenly speed up the
process of time. You think that's possible? We have enemies who want our
knowledge of gravity And who know our weakness. You're expecting attack? When you have enemies You always expect an attack. Hello. I'm going to take a walk. Will you join me? Come on. You know, this is the first
time I've had a chance to talk to
you alone. How is it you're more different Than the others? I don't mean your silence. I...I mean, you're warmer And more sensitive. That wasn't really a question, Because I know you can't
answer. I just wanted you to know how I
feel. Strange world. I don't want to hurt Liara. You don't, either, do you? I like you. I have charges to make Against the earthman Chapman. He is imposing himself Both on Liara... your
daughter... And the mute girl Zetha. Now, this is an insult to
Liara... You know I love her... And a direct insult to me. I am asking... rather... I am demanding your permission To challenge him to the duel. You sent for me? Yes. I have reports about you
that are not good, That you're causing much
trouble. What am I supposed to have done
now? You are forcing your attentions
on Liara And then on the mute girl
Zetha. That's not true! Why don't you ask them? He lies! Silence. Is it true? Has he forced himself Or his attentions upon you? Why would she admit it? Perhaps she's afraid of him. Being mute, she's unable to
defend herself. Maybe she's protecting me. Listen, I'm not going to be Put on trial or questioned By you or anyone else For something I haven't done. You know, buddy, I don't like
you. Maybe it's a carry-over from
earth And not good taste, But I'd like to hang one on
you. Chapman. Herron has challenged you to
the duel of Rayton. Do you accept his challenge? A duel for what? What kind of a duel? This guy doesn't look very
honest to me. A duel of bravery. You know, Mr. Sessom, Maybe this duel business is a
good idea, Might clear the air a little. So how do we go about it? Herron, you know the rules for
the duel of Rayton, But for him, I'll have to
explain And show the results. Chapman, come here. Those are gravity plates that
we've had placed here. Their intensity is so high That any object or any person Placed on any one of them Would immediately disintegrate. Here, let me show you. The duel of Rayton Is one of physical strength And skill. You will use this rod And attempt to push your
opponent On top of one of the gravity
plates. You saw what happened to the
rock. Get ready. Put the combat rod in position. At my signal, You will start the duel. There can be no quarter called And no quarter given. The fate of the victim Is in the hands of the victor. The moment has come. At my light signal, You will proceed. Kill him! Kill him! I don't want to kill you. I never did. Why didn't you kill him? I didn't want to. I don't believe in it. In this case, killing him Would have accomplished
nothing. But Herron wouldn't have shown
you mercy. He'd have killed you because he
wants me. But I don't love him. I love you. If you'd felt anything for
either one of us, You could have stopped this
duel. What?! You know what I think? I think you were waiting To see which one of us won And then take the one that was
left over. Wha... no, Liara. I don't love you. I don't even know if I like
you. But let me tell you this: You can't make someone love
you. It's got to come naturally. You can't force it. You can't
command it. If you do that, you'll never
find it. This...this whole thing is like
a nightmare to me. I miss my people, So I've got to make some
attempt to get back. And if you feel anything for
me, You'll try to help me. Well, perhaps you're right. Maybe I can help you. As you said, I don't want to kill you. No, I think I could understand Your somewhat quaint language If I were on your earth a
little. Well, why don't you kill me? You didn't kill me. You had the chance. Well, what about the knife? This isn't exactly what I'd
call a friendly visit. If you help me, I have a plan Whereby I might help you to
leave our planet. Perhaps it will work. I don't see how this is
possible. What about my size? I inspected your giant suit, And the oxygen tank Holds air from your own world. Now, isn't that right? Yes, but... never mind that. It's not important now. You see, the whole plan is
based on the theory That your people are searching
for you. Now, I must get you back Before they attempt to find you
here. I know they've been searching And will eventually zero in on
this planet. I think I can get you back in
time. Yes, but... You're doing this because of
Liara, aren't you? Yes, I am. I'm in love with her. I don't think she loves me yet, But perhaps, with you gone, She'll see things In a more realistic light in
time. Well, how can we get my suit
into the open? I have some men I can trust. And Sessom? No. He must never know. Otherwise we both will be put
to death. 2 nights a week, I'm alone, In complete charge Of the master control center. Can one man handle it? Yes, And on one of those nights In the near future, While Sessom is sleeping, I will maneuver Rayton Within a distance of your
earth's moon. You think they'll be able to
see us? Precisely. They will investigate and find
you. Go with her. What is this? What's happening? The siren means we're being
attacked. Attacked by whom? Attacked by whom? The Solarites. We've been here too long. They've discovered our
position. Who are the Solarites? I've no time to explain. I must help Sessom. What will this do to our plans? We must fight this off, Or no one will have any plans. Is everyone underground? Yes. Then we go. We're safe for the moment, But I fear they won't give up
so easily. Safe for the moment? Well, who are these Solarites,
anyhow? They are from a sun satellite. For generations, they've been
after Our universal gravity control, Because they want to avoid Being pulled into the sun. If we don't stop them, They'll eventually attack your
earth. Liara, show him the prisoner. Chapman: Prisoner? Come. So that's a Solarite. Yes. He was captured during the
last war... The only one of their monsters
that didn't die in the attack. When did this attack take
place? Several years ago, When Zetha was a little girl. That's when she lost her voice. What makes those rocks
disintegrate? It's as if they were hitting Some invisible wall. That's exactly what it is. The monster is so strong That he could smash any
ordinary structure. Now, what you call an invisible
wall Is really another way That we use our gravitational
control. By using a high magnetic field, We can lock molecules so
closely together That they form a solid wall. It would make a big hit at
M.I.T. Where? One of earth's More advanced centers of
learning. Oh. I only hope your wall will hold
him in check. Yes. He could kill us all if he
escaped. Life on other planets. And we were always wondering If ours was the only one so
blessed. There are many inhabited
worlds, But only these fire-people
bother us. Man on speaker: We have been
sighted by the enemy! They are forming a concentrated
attack... Pattern 6, vernier index 1-2. 6? They never attacked on that one
before. What are we going to do? We must try to break up the
attack. It's fantastic. We can do one of two things: Outrun them or fight them. Well, breaking up a formation
is one thing, But how can you fight them? Do you have a chance? We have to settle that once and
for all. Living in constant danger isn't
worthy of us. Don't forget... We still have the gravity
control. The gravest danger to us Is the high-intensity heat
bomb. Right. They have enough concentrated
heat To blow up our planet
instantly. What would you do? I would fight. And you? Fight. Right. That's exactly my decision. Prepare for battle. Sharp acceleration for attack
position. Maneuver so that we face the
enemy when they attack. Herron, Alert our units To be ready for frontal attack. All units! Prepare for frontal attack! Activate the gravity curtain. Oh, it was a magnificent
victory! But I'm deeply plagued with
regret When I'm forced to destroy. If it wasn't them, it would
have been you. Perhaps you are right. You are wise, Chapman. One day, you and Herron will
lead our people. Well, I'm honored and grateful,
but... I will teach him all he needs to know. Where's Zetha? She went to sleep early. Sleep. I'm very tired. Perhaps the battle Was too much of a strain on me. Good night. Sleep well. Good night. Ahh! What was that? It was over there. Help. It's Sessom. Oh, father! Oh, father. What happened to him? I think it was the Solarite. Are you all right? What happened? I don't know. Was it the Solarite? Did you see him? It was terrible. Herron: I'm going to the
control room. Chapman: No, you stay with
Liara. Chapman! Yes? Go through that corridor. It's shorter. -Right.
-But be careful. I'll be all right. Oh, Herron. Zetha! Are you all right? Hey! Watch the plates! How is Sessom? He'll be all right. Liara is
with him. I'm glad. Do you still wish to return to
your world? Yes, but... Well, then tonight's the best
time. You see, the chaos of battle Has brought us closer to your
moon Than we've ever been. It will be a simple task to
maneuver Rayton Slowly and steadily even
closer, And the risk will not be so
great, Because the travel time will be
short. And we'll be well within the
range Of moon's radar. Yes, but we cannot go
unnoticed. Now, as soon as we're within
range of your moon, My men will carry your suit out
into the open. Now, if your people come to
investigate, We'll pull them into our
gravity And direct their landing. Meanwhile, you'll enter your
suit, Seal it up so that you're not
exposed to our atmosphere, And...well, the rest you know. Where shall I meet you? In the control chamber. Someone will come for you. Zetha. It's you. Yes, Frank Chapman. But you can talk! From my fright. When I thought you were going
to be killed, Something happened. And after I screamed, I found I was able to speak. Zetha. I have many things to say to
you, Frank Chapman. It's so wonderful, you being
able to talk, And I have so many things to
say to you. Oh, everything has been
terrible. You're so lovely. You have such an adorable
little face. Isn't it strange? Here in this place I've found perhaps what I've
been looking for All my life... And I must leave. Oh, everything within me wants
to stay. It's my solemn duty to leave. You understand that, don't you? Frank Chapman, I've been in
love with you Since the first time I saw you, And I've never been able to
speak a word of it Until now. But as I know my love for you
is so strong, So I also know that you will
leave. I must leave. Good. You're on time. Here we go. Another hour, And we shall be close enough For you to be found. Woman on radio: Lunar base 1 To rocket ship 3-8-0. Over. This is rocket ship 3-8-0 to
lunar base 1. Over. Radar has just picked up a
giant asteroid... Identity unknown. Cannot find any record of it in
the space charts. The phantom planet. Give us exact position of
asteroid. 9 degrees, in northern cluster
field, And I have an order from
Colonel Lansfield. You are to land on this
asteroid And send White to investigate. I... I hope you will find happiness Back with your people. You would be my happiness, Here or there. Frank Chapman, please. You must take this stone. It will be a good luck charm. Hold on to it. It will help you To go back safely to your
people. Keep it... And remember my... My love. Yes, Zetha. I'll keep it forever. We just confirmed it. A rocket similar to yours Is heading in our direction. I hope it won't crash. Don't worry. I have the best men on
gravitation control, And I have another man Who's coming to help me turn on
the oxygen tanks As soon as you're in your suit. Thank you, Herron. You know, we've become friends
here. Good friends. We would have become friends
anywhere, Your planet or my earth. I wish you and Liara much
happiness. I find you guilty
as charged. Kill him! You'll never see your world
again. Frank Chapman, I've been in
love with you Ever since the first time I saw
you. Chapman. Chapman! White to Beecher. Come in, White. I found Chapman. He's alive. But there's no trace of
Makonnen. Where's Makonnen? He's dead. He's gone. Where are we? Where are they? Where are the others? Where's who? Zetha. What are you talking about? Sessom. Herron. Come on. Let's get back to the
ship. White to Beecher. I'm bringing him in. He seems to be all right. He says Makonnen is dead. He keeps talking about other
people. I think he's in a state of
shock. Do you need assistance? No, captain. I can handle him
alone. You know, Frank, you're a lucky
guy. This is a wandering planet. It could have carried you
anywhere. I'm sure glad we found you. Zetha. Where is she? What you need is a rest. Prepare for immediate take-off. How do you feel, Chapman? I don't know. I don't understand. Oh, it's unbelievable. Beecher: We'll get you back to
moon base For a thorough examination. Do you think you're hurt? I don't think so. You must have been knocked out
for quite a while. I must have been dreaming. It's quite possible you were
delirious From the shock of the
crash-landing Of your ship. Ray is gone. But I just left Zetha and
Herron. She had such an adorable little
face. All rockets ready for firing. Stand by for countdown. The gravity of this planetoid Is very strong. We'll need every bit of thrust For our takeoff. Don't worry. I know we're gonna make it. Start your countdown. 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...zero. Cut off power. Power off. Rear screen. Rear screen. I know now they'll never
believe me. Even with this, they'll never
believe me. Narrator: What, then, will the
future reveal If this story is only the
beginning? Is only the
beginning... Only the beginning...
