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A science-based fantasy about the first successful trip to the moon. After years of scientific endeavours, a ship ascends into the heavens. Once free of Earth's atmosphere, the astronauts contend with the dangers of equipment failure and the joys of zero gravity. But tension mounts when the men discover once on the moon, they .. Read more
| Starring | John Archer, Tom Powers, Dick Wesson, Erin O'Brien-Moore |
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| Director | Irving Pichel |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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A science-based fantasy about the first successful trip to the moon. After years of scientific endeavours, a ship ascends into the heavens. Once free of Earth's atmosphere, the astronauts contend with the dangers of equipment failure and the joys of zero gravity. But tension mounts when the men discover once on the moon, they may not be able to leave again. Based on the novel 'Rocketship Galileo'.
| Starring | John Archer, Tom Powers, Dick Wesson, Erin O'Brien-Moore |
|---|---|
| Director | Irving Pichel |
| Studio | CORNERSTONE MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 31 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 27 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Released | Production year: 1950 To Watch Online: LOVEFiLM Instant: 19 Jul 2010 To Rent: DVD: 26 Jun 2006 |
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One of the George Pal-produced series of sci-fi movies from the '50s, this is characteristically thin on plot and... read more on Time Out
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classic sci-fi stuff
the effects won't thrill, nor will the narrative shock. in fact, it isn't all that entertaining - but - if you are a sf fan, it is a must to see. ... read more »
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A Heinlein film
This is certainly a film of it's time. But, it is also a film that was essentially written by the American sci-fi writer Robert A. Heinlein. It isn't ... read more »
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Destination Moon
Interesting Moon landing film made 19 years before the moon landing. Some parts are startlingly accurate and some - of course - aren't. Some laughable ... read more »
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Way ahead of it's time
George Pal's Destination Moon was recommended to me. Boy! am I glad it was.
This film has a typical 1950's look at the American rationale ... read more »