Destination Moon
"Two years in the making!"
Originally released in 1950. Destination Moon is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Irving Pichel.
Starring John Archer, Warner Anderson, and Tom Powers
Synopsis
A team composed of an aerospace scientist, an ex-Air Force general, and an industrialist conceives an ambitious plan to land Americans on the moon. From their base in the Mojave Desert, they construct and successfully launch a spacecraft named "Luna" that contains a cargo of four astronauts. But a critical miscalculation of needed power to escape the moon's gravitational pull may put the astronauts' lives in danger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (93 votes)
Budget
$592K
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
8.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Archer
as Jim Barnes
Warner Anderson
as Dr. Charles Cargraves
Tom Powers
as General Thayer
Dick Wesson
as Joe Sweeney
Erin O'Brien-Moore
as Emily Cargraves
Steve Carruthers
as Businessman at Meeting (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
as Businessman at Meeting (uncredited)
Everett Glass
as Mr. La Porte (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
as Businessman at Meeting (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $592,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- George Pal Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destination Moon about?
A team composed of an aerospace scientist, an ex-Air Force general, and an industrialist conceives an ambitious plan to land Americans on the moon. From their base in the Mojave Desert, they constr...
Who directed Destination Moon?
Destination Moon was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is Destination Moon?
Destination Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Destination Moon released?
Destination Moon was released on June 27, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Destination Moon?
The main cast of Destination Moon includes John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers, Dick Wesson, Erin O'Brien-Moore.