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Destination Moon (1950)

1950-06-27 · 1h 31m · EN
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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.

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Irving PichelDirector
Budget
$592K
Box office
$5M

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John ArcherJohn ArcherJim BarnesWarner AndersonWarner AndersonDr. Charles CargravesTom PowersTom PowersGeneral ThayerDick WessonDick WessonJoe SweeneyErin O'Brien-MooreErin O'Brien-MooreEmily CargravesSteve CarruthersSteve CarruthersBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumFactory Worker (uncredited)Jack GarganJack GarganBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)Everett GlassEverett GlassMr. La Porte (uncredited)Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)Knox ManningKnox ManningHimself (uncredited)Mike MillerMike MillerUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Keywords

Based on novel or bookSpaceCartoonSpacecraftSpace travelScientistCold warMoonMoon landingRocket shipZero gravity

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · Science FictionTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Space · CartoonVisual styleSpace · Spacecraft · Space TravelDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityCold WarDirector preference281438

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What is Destination Moon about?

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.

How long is Destination Moon?

Destination Moon has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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