Destination Moon (1950)
Two years in the making!
Storyline
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 Details
| Original title | Destination Moon |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 27, 1950 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, space travel, space, scientist, cartoon, moon, cold war, moon landing, spacecraft, zero gravity |
FAQ
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 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.
When was Destination Moon released?
Destination Moon was released on Jun 27, 1950 (status: Released).
Who directed Destination Moon?
Irving Pichel directed Destination Moon.
What is the TMDB rating of Destination Moon?
Destination Moon has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 from 105 votes.