Destination Moon


Destination Moon

Overview:

Postulates the first manned trip to the moon, happening in the (then) near future, and being funded by a consortium of private backers. Assorted difficulties occur and must be overcome in-flight. Attempted to be realistic, with Robert A. Heinlein providing advice.

Votes 17 (6.1/10)

Runtime: 91 minutes

Release Date 1950-06-26

Production company:

  • George Pal Productions

Production country:

  • United States of America

Genres:

  • Science Fiction

Trailer

Further Information

Jim Barnes
John Archer
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Dr. Charles Cargraves
Warner Anderson
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General Thayer
Tom Powers
Tom Powers
Joe Sweeney
Dick Wesson
Dick Wesson
Emily Cargraves
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Man
Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Mr. La Porte
Everett Glass
Everett Glass
Director
Irving Pichel
Irving Pichel
Novel
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Screenplay
Alford Van Ronkel
Alford Van Ronkel
Screenplay
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Screenplay
James O'Hanlon
James O'Hanlon
Producer
George Pal
George Pal
Original Music Composer
Leith Stevens
Leith Stevens
Director of Photography
Lionel Lindon
Lionel Lindon
Editor
Duke Goldstone
Duke Goldstone
Production Design
Ernst Fegté
Ernst Fegté
Set Decoration
George Sawley
George Sawley
Special Effects
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