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First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon

Adventure · Science Fiction · 1964

The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew comprised of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

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First Men in the Moon

“H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation!”

1964 Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 43m

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6.3 / 10

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The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew comprised of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.

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Directed by

Nathan Juran

Written by

Nigel Kneale · Jan Read

Edward Judd

Edward Judd

Arnold Bedford

Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer

Kate Callender

Lionel Jeffries

Lionel Jeffries

Joseph Cavor

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Dymchurch Registrar

Norman Bird

Norman Bird

Stuart

Gladys Henson

Gladys Henson

Nursing Home Matron

Hugh McDermott

Hugh McDermott

Richard Challis

Court is in session

Put First Men in the Moon on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.