Destination Moonbase-Alpha
"Man's Quest For Extraterrestrial Contact Ends Here!"
Originally released in 1978. Destination Moonbase-Alpha is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Tom Clegg.
Starring Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, and Catherine Schell
Synopsis
After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Martin Landau
as Commander John Koenig
Barbara Bain
as Doctor Helena Russell
Catherine Schell
as Maya
Nick Tate
as Captain Alan Carter
Tony Anholt
as Tony Verdeshi
Stuart Damon
as Guido Verdeschi
Zienia Merton
as Sandra Benes
Jeffery Kissoon
as Dr. Ben Vincent
Toby Robins
as Diana Morris
Jeremy Young
as Jack Bartlett
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destination Moonbase-Alpha about?
After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, ever...
Who directed Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was directed by Tom Clegg.
How long is Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Destination Moonbase-Alpha released?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was released on December 31, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
The main cast of Destination Moonbase-Alpha includes Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Catherine Schell, Nick Tate, Tony Anholt.