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Release Date:
August 1950 (USA)
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Tagline:
TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING!
Plot:
One of the first science fiction films to attempt a high level of accurate technical detail tells the story of the first trip to the moon. full summary | full synopsis
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Won Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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2 nominations
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Balanced, serious sci-fi
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | John Archer | ... | Jim Barnes |
| Warner Anderson | ... | Dr. Charles Cargraves |
| Tom Powers | ... | General Thayer |
 | Dick Wesson | ... | Joe Sweeney |
| Erin O'Brien-Moore | ... | Emily Cargraves |
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| Grace Stafford | ... | Woody Woodpecker (voice) |
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Runtime:
92 min
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Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
USA:Not Rated (DVD) |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
USA:Approved (certificate #14432)
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The rocket uses water, heated by a nuclear reactor, as reaction mass. This system, although with electrical heating, is actually occasionally used for small unmanned rockets for scientific research. Both the US and the Soviet Union tried to build (jet) airplanes on the principle but abandoned the concept because a flying nuclear reactor was too risky.
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Crew or equipment visible: During the moonwalk, studio lights are seen reflected in the glass visors of the astronauts' helmets.
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Jim Barnes:
Say, Doc, the ship's about ready to take off, isn't she?
Dr. Charles Cargraves: Except for tests and minor adjustments.
Jim Barnes: Well, what's the next favorable time?
Dr. Charles Cargraves: About a month from now.
Jim Barnes: No, I don't mean that. What's the next favorable time this month?
Dr. Charles Cargraves: [checking the calendar] The only favorable time this month is about 17 hours from now.
Jim Barnes: All right, that's it then. We take off in 17 hours.
General Thayer: Are you out of your mind?
Jim Barnes: I will be, if we run into any more red tape! Now look, there's no law against taking off a spaceship: it's never been done, so they haven't got around to prohibiting it. If we ask for permission, they'll find a way to block us. So we go now, as soon as we can!
General Thayer: In an untested ship?
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Dr. Charles Cargraves: Except for tests and minor adjustments.
Jim Barnes: Well, what's the next favorable time?
Dr. Charles Cargraves: About a month from now.
Jim Barnes: No, I don't mean that. What's the next favorable time this month?
Dr. Charles Cargraves: [checking the calendar] The only favorable time this month is about 17 hours from now.
Jim Barnes: All right, that's it then. We take off in 17 hours.
General Thayer: Are you out of your mind?
Jim Barnes: I will be, if we run into any more red tape! Now look, there's no law against taking off a spaceship: it's never been done, so they haven't got around to prohibiting it. If we ask for permission, they'll find a way to block us. So we go now, as soon as we can!
General Thayer: In an untested ship?
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Referenced in "Futurama: The Series Has Landed (#1.2)" (1999)
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This is one of the few sci-fi movies from the 1950's that doesn't have aliens or monsters in it. It's a straightforward, fairly serious story about some scientists and businessmen who want to get to the moon. The special effects and accuracy of space life are above average. Joe Wesson (Sweeney) is included to give the picture some light-hearted humor. Anne Archer's father, John, is the star of the movie and does a good job portraying the boss of the moon project.