War of the Satellites (1958) Original Movie Poster Folded 14x36

War of the Satellites (1958) is a low-budget science fiction film directed by Roger Corman. Set during the height of the Cold War and the space race, the plot centers on an eccentric scientist, Dr. Philip S. Ainsley (played by Richard Devon), who is accused of causing interference with U.S. satellite operations. As the story unfolds, Ainsley is drawn into a mysterious conspiracy involving both the U.S. government and a rival nation, and he becomes a target of those who wish to control space exploration. The film features themes of space technology, paranoia, and the tensions of the era, along with Corman’s signature fast-paced direction. While *War of the Satellites* is a product of its time, with its relatively low-budget special effects and campy dialogue, it remains a notable example of 1950s sci-fi and a reflection of the era's anxieties about space, technology, and global conflict.