Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (2005)

This program strives to give the viewer an impression of what it is like to actually be on the moon. It provides a romantic, inspirational depiction of the Apollo astronauts travels on the ... See full summary »

Director:

Mark Cowen

Writers:

Tom Hanks, Mark Cowen

Stars:

Tom Hanks, John Corbett, Andrew Husmann

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks	...	Narrator (voice)
John Corbett	...	Jack Schmitt (voice)
Andrew Husmann	...	Astronaut Scott
Bryan Cranston	...	Buzz Aldrin (voice)
Aaron White	...	Astronaut Irwin
Matt Damon	...	Al Shepard (voice)
Gary Hershberger	...	Astronaut Grace
Morgan Freeman	...	Neil Armstrong (voice)
Scott Wilder	...	Astronaut Wallace
Brandy Blackledge	...	Future Astronaut
Scott Glenn	...	Charles Duke (voice)
Rick Gomez	...	Alpha Station Commander (voice)
Colin Hanks	...	Conspiracy Neil Armstrong
Bo Stevenson	...	Conspiracy Grip
Frank John Hughes	...	Future Houston Capcom (voice)

Storyline

This program strives to give the viewer an impression of what it is like to actually be on the moon. It provides a romantic, inspirational depiction of the Apollo astronauts travels on the moon peppered by their quotations of their impressions.

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Plot Keywords:

outer space | simulated scene | reference to yuri gagarin | moon | astronaut | 

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Taglines:

Only 12 Have Walked On The moon. This Fall, You're Next!

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Genres:

Documentary | Animation | Short

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Certificate:

Unrated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Colin Hanks: Tom Hanks' son as Neil Armstrong in the "conspiracy" gag.

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Goofs

For the future scene at the end of the film we are told it takes place at "Aitken Basin - South Pole" and that it's at 16 48 S. Latitude. 16 48 south latitude is nowhere near the south pole. It's much closer to the lunar equator that to the lunar south pole.

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Quotes

Neil Armstrong: Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.

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Connections

Featured in American Moon (2017)

User Reviews

An amazing film!

Today I took my 3rd graders on a field trip to see this film. We were mesmerized! I know that the kids were mostly blown away by the great 3D effects, but that's OK. Hopefully they absorbed a little bit of the science that was discussed.

It is fantastic. People of all ages will enjoy it. I highly recommend it if you can find this film in your area.

Two things I liked: the way To Hanks included the "first quotes" of other moon walkers (since the only one we ever hear about is Neil Armstrong's.) I also liked the scenario of what "could have happened" if there was a glitch with the moon rover during the moon landings.

See it--you'll love it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Magnificent Desolation

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$479,587, 25 September 2005

Gross USA:

$34,137,524

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$40,339,402

Company Credits

Production Co:

IMAX, Playtone, Herzog-Cowen Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Sonics-DDP

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.43 : 1