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UFO Conflict (1970–1973) Online

UFO Conflict (1970–1973) Online
1970–1973 Gerald Norman Alan Tucker Ed Bishop Ken Turner
Original Title :
Conflict
Genre :
TV Episode / Action / Sci-Fi
Year :
1970–1973
Directror :
Ken Turner
Cast :
Gerald Norman,Alan Tucker,Ed Bishop
Writer :
Gerry Anderson,Sylvia Anderson
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
47min
Rating :
7.5/10

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UFO Conflict (1970–1973) Online

Lunar Module 32 is destroyed when a limpet craft operated by the aliens attaches itself to its side and blows it up. The wreckage is widespread. Straker then orders a clean-up operation to rid the countryside of all craft detritus. However, this is not enough for General James Henderson, the chief of the International Astro-Physical Commission, who believes that SHADO should be disbanded.
Episode complete credited cast:
Gerald Norman Gerald Norman - Pilot - Space Ship
Alan Tucker Alan Tucker - Navigator - Space Ship
Ed Bishop Ed Bishop - Cmdr. Straker
Grant Taylor Grant Taylor - Gen. Henderson
George Sewell George Sewell - Col. Freeman
Drewe Henley Drewe Henley - Maddox
Michael Billington Michael Billington - Col. Foster
David Courtland David Courtland - Crewman - Lunar Module
Antonia Ellis Antonia Ellis - Joan Harrington
Norma Ronald Norma Ronald - Miss Ealand
Peter Gordeno Peter Gordeno - Capt. Carlin
Dolores Mantez Dolores Mantez - Nina Barry
Keith Alexander Keith Alexander - Shado Radio Operator
Ayshea Brough Ayshea Brough - SHADO Operative (as Ayshea)
Michael Kilgarriff Michael Kilgarriff - Steiner

This episode accurately predicted the growing problem of "space junk" around 30 years before NASA publicly acknowledged it.

Henderson's middle initial is revealed to be "L".


User reviews

Jieylau

Jieylau

Wow. When I looked at the IMDb summary for this particular episode, I wasn't sure if they were talking about the same one I saw! Yep, the episode is a bit different than IMDb indicates, so here is a better summary:

Straker is upset that there is so much space junk around the Earth and Moon. He's not only concerned about it being a menace to his ships but aliens could somehow use this space debris against us--though how is never really stated. So, Straker goes to a big-wig with the commission that controls his funding. But, it turns out that this General Henderson is a hard-headed jerk who is determined to either dismantle SHADO or at least replace Straker as its leader. It seems that Henderson is less concerned about the Earth's security as this fight has become personal.

In the meantime, the aliens did, in fact, find a way to use the space debris. An old spent rocket stage hides a tiny limpet-type device that attacks ships that come nearby. But, the problem is, it's hard to prove that is what occurred and Henderson just uses this as an excuse to say that Straker's crews are at fault. Eventually it all boils down to a fight between two men in a game of chicken.

Overall, a very good episode. While not perfect because the machismo level seems a tad too high, it is entertaining throughout and well worth seeing.