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Destination Moon (1950)

A team composed of an aerospace scientist, an ex-Air Force general, and an industrialist conceives an ambitious plan to land Americans on the moon. From their base in the Mojave Desert, they construct and successfully launch a spacecraft named "Luna" that contains a cargo of four astronauts. But a critical miscalculation of needed power to escape the moon's gravitational pull may put the astronauts' lives in danger.

  • Science Fiction
  • Adventure
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of John ArcherJohn ArcherJim Barnes
  • Photo of Warner AndersonWarner AndersonDr. Charles Cargraves
  • Photo of Tom PowersTom PowersGeneral Thayer
  • Photo of Dick WessonDick WessonJoe Sweeney
  • Photo of Erin O'Brien-MooreErin O'Brien-MooreEmily Cargraves
  • Photo of Steve CarruthersSteve CarruthersBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Photo of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumFactory Worker (uncredited)
  • Photo of Jack GarganJack GarganBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Photo of Everett GlassEverett GlassMr. La Porte (uncredited)
  • Photo of Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempBusinessman at Meeting (uncredited)

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