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From the Earth to the Moon

  • 1958
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  • 1h 41m
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From the Earth to the Moon (1958)
In 1868, American inventor Victor Barbicane develops a powerful military explosive that he also uses as fuel for a moon-bound rocket manned by himself and a motley crew.
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In 1868, American inventor Victor Barbicane develops a powerful military explosive that he also uses as fuel for a moon-bound rocket manned by himself and a motley crew.In 1868, American inventor Victor Barbicane develops a powerful military explosive that he also uses as fuel for a moon-bound rocket manned by himself and a motley crew.In 1868, American inventor Victor Barbicane develops a powerful military explosive that he also uses as fuel for a moon-bound rocket manned by himself and a motley crew.

  • Director
    • Byron Haskin
  • Writers
    • Robert Blees
    • James Leicester
    • Jules Verne
  • Stars
    • Joseph Cotten
    • George Sanders
    • Debra Paget
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    2K
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    • Director
      • Byron Haskin
    • Writers
      • Robert Blees
      • James Leicester
      • Jules Verne
    • Stars
      • Joseph Cotten
      • George Sanders
      • Debra Paget
    • 52User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    Top Cast12

    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • Victor Barbicane
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Stuyvesant Nicholl
    Debra Paget
    Debra Paget
    • Virginia Nicholl
    Don Dubbins
    Don Dubbins
    • Ben Sharpe
    Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles
    • Josef Cartier
    Carl Esmond
    Carl Esmond
    • Jules Verne
    Henry Daniell
    Henry Daniell
    • Morgana
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Bancroft
    Ludwig Stössel
    Ludwig Stössel
    • Aldo Von Metz
    • (as Ludwig Stossel)
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • US President
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Clarke
    Robert Clarke
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Countdown Announcer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Byron Haskin
    • Writers
      • Robert Blees
      • James Leicester
      • Jules Verne
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Various electronic sound effects and "electronic tonalities" created by Louis Barron and Bebe Barron was used from MGM's soundtrack for Forbidden Planet (1956).
    • Goofs
      Despite dire warnings of death should occupants of the projectile NOT be in the "acceleration tubes" upon launch, no explanation is offered as to why Virginia isn't turned to goo by stowing away in another room.
    • Quotes
      • Morgana: You know, whenever I see you, I get the feeling that Barbicane is up to no good.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are on the pages of a book, with the leads' photos included above the name.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Trumbo (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Electronic Tonalities
      (uncredited)
      from Forbidden Planet (1956)
      composed by Bebe Barron and Louis Barron
      heard during the scenes on board the rocket

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 8, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Von der Erde zum Mond
    • Filming locations
      • Estudios Churubusco - C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Benedict Bogeaus Production
      • RKO Radio Pictures
      • Waverly Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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