002 Operation Moon
Originally released in 1965. 002 Operation Moon is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Lucio Fulci. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, and Linda Sini
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Franco Franchi
as Franco / Colonel Paradowsky
Ciccio Ingrassia
as Ciccio / Major Borovin
Linda Sini
as Leonidova
María Silva
as Dr. Frausink
Mónica Randall
as Mishca Paradowsky
Elena Sedlak
as Nadia Boronis
Emilio Rodríguez
as compagno Skordiakoff
Chiro Bermejo
as ministro Mussovsky
Ignazio Leone
as Sergio
Franco Moruzzi
as compagno Vasinsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ágata Films
- IMA Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 002 Operation Moon 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...
Who directed 002 Operation Moon?
002 Operation Moon was directed by Lucio Fulci.
How long is 002 Operation Moon?
002 Operation Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was 002 Operation Moon released?
002 Operation Moon was released on November 25, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 002 Operation Moon?
The main cast of 002 Operation Moon includes Franco Franchi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Linda Sini, María Silva, Mónica Randall.