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Destination Moon

“Two years in the making!”

★ 5.9 / 10 (108 votes)June 27, 195091 minEN
Science FictionAdventureDrama

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJune 27, 1950
StatusReleased
Runtime91 min
Rating★ 5.9 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$592,000
Revenue$5,000,000
ProductionGeorge Pal Productions
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Director

Irving Pichel

Writers

Robert A. Heinlein, Alford Van Ronkel, James O'Hanlon

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Cast

John ArcherJohn ArcherJim Barnes
Warner AndersonWarner AndersonDr. Charles Cargraves
Tom PowersTom PowersGeneral Thayer
Dick WessonDick WessonJoe Sweeney
Erin O'Brien-MooreErin O'Brien-MooreEmily Cargraves
Steve 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)
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Mike MillerUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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