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A classic sci-fi film about the first manned mission to the moon, based on Robert A. Heinlein's novel. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more on IMDb.
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- Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Irving Pichel
- 1950-08
Destination Moon (a.k.a. Operation Moon) is a 1950 American Technicolor science fiction film, independently produced by George Pal and directed by Irving Pichel, that stars John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers, and Dick Wesson.
A team composed of an aerospace scientist (Warner Anderson), an ex-Air Force general (Tom Powers) and an industrialist (John Archer) conceive an...
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- John Archer
- Irving Pichel
- Sci-Fi
Destination Moon. Jump to Edit. Summaries. "Destination Moon", tells the tale of when Doctor Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer approach Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will take them to the moon.
Brief Synopsis. A crusading scientist defies the government to launch an expedition to the moon. Cast & Crew. Read More. Irving Pichel. Director. John Archer. Jim Barnes. Warner Anderson. Dr. Charles Cargraves. Tom Powers. General Thayer. Dick Wesson. Joe Sweeney. Erin O'brien-moore. Emily Cargraves. Photos & Videos. View All. 2 Photos.
- Irving Pichel, Harold Godsoe
- John Archer
Destination Moon. It's American enterprise vs. Government in this landmark science-fiction film. Airline industry CEO Jim Barnes and crew rush to build an expeditionary rocket to the moon before the local authorities can stop them. The flight succeeds, but burns too much fuel on the inbound trip for the return flight.
Destination Moon is a 1950 American Technicolor science fiction film, independently produced by George Pal and directed by Irving Pichel, that stars John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers, and Dick Wesson. The film was distributed in the United States and the United Kingdom by Eagle-Lion Classics.
