The British Rocket Group, headed by the taciturn Professor Bernard Quatermass, launches its first manned rocket into space. Shortly thereafter, all contact is lost with the rocket and its three crew: Carroon, Reichenheim, and Green. The large rocket later returns to earth, crashing into an English country field.

• Val Guest
• Brian Donlevy
• Jack Warner
• Margia Dean
• Anthony Hinds
• The Quatermass Xperiment