002 Operation Moon (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, 002 Operation Moon is a comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. KGB authorities abduct two criminals (Franco and Ciccio) who look exactly like missing spacemen and pretend they are the returning cosmonauts. They launch them in a rocket, so that they can land in public view, leading the populace to believe it was the original space craft that has returned. The two criminals look so much like the astronauts, they even fool the wives of the astronauts. Later however, the original spacecraft returns to Earth undamaged, and the plan goes all to pieces. In the end, Franco and Ciccio stay in Russia and the real astronauts relocate to Italy.
Who’s in it. 002 Operation Moon stars Franco Franchi as Franco / Colonel Paradowsky, Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio / Major Borovin, Mónica Randall as Mishca Paradowsky and Linda Sini as Leonidova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 002 Operation Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 002 Operation Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of 002 Operation Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 002 Operation Moon (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 002 Operation Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 002 Operation Moon worth watching?
- 002 Operation Moon holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 002 Operation Moon?
- 002 Operation Moon stars Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Mónica Randall, Linda Sini and Piero Morgia.
- When was 002 Operation Moon released?
- 002 Operation Moon was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.