Destination Moon 73 years old

Destination Moon

Postulates the first manned trip to the moon, happening in the (then) near future, and being funded by a consortium of private backers. Assorted difficulties occur and must be overcome in-flight. Attempted to be realistic, with Robert A. Heinlein providing advice.

Credits

Destination Moon Cast

Name Character
Tom Powers He was 59, 65 years old when he died as General Thayer
Dick Wesson He was 27, 73 years old when he died as Joe Sweeney
Erin O'Brien-Moore She was 48, 77 years old when she died as Emily Cargraves
John Archer He was 35, 84 years old when he died as Jim Barnes
Jack Gargan He was 32, 73 years old when he died as Businessman at Meeting (uncredited)
Warner Anderson He was 39, 65 years old when he died as Dr. Charles Cargraves
Everett Glass He was 58, 74 years old when he died as Mr. La Porte
Kenner G. Kemp He was 42, 77 years old when he died as Businessman at Meeting (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum He was 72, 83 years old when he died as Factory Worker (uncredited)
Knox Manning He was 46, 76 years old when he died as Himself (uncredited)

Destination Moon Crew

Name Department
Robert A. Heinlein as Novel. He was 42 (80) years old when He died Writing
Robert A. Heinlein as Screenplay. He was 42 (80) years old when He died Writing
Lionel Lindon as Director of Photography. He was 44 (66) years old when He died Camera
Duke Goldstone as Editor. Editing
George Sawley as Set Decoration. He was 46 (62) years old when He died Art
Leith Stevens as Original Music Composer. He was 40 (60) years old when He died Sound
Alford Van Ronkel as Screenplay. Writing
Ernst Fegté as Production Design. He was 49 (76) years old when He died Art
Irving Pichel as Director. He was 59 (63) years old when He died Directing
James O'Hanlon as Screenplay. Writing
Lee Zavitz as Special Effects. He was 45 (72) years old when He died Crew
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Destination Moon (73 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, June 27, 1950
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Budget: 592000.00
  • Revenue: 5000000.00