Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
“Only twelve have walked on the moon. You're next.”
Synopsis
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which put astronauts on the moon.
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Tom Hanks
Narrator (voice)
Bill Paxton
Ed Mitchell (voice)
Morgan Freeman
Neil Armstrong (voice)
Scott Glenn
Charles Duke (voice)
Paul Newman
Dave Scott (voice)
John Travolta
Jim Irwin
Matthew McConaughey
Al Bean (voice)
Matt Damon
Al Shepard (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Buzz Aldrin (voice)
Rick Gomez
Alpha Station Commander (voice)
Colin Hanks
Conspiracy Neil Armstrong
Frank John Hughes
Future Houston Capcom
Neal McDonough
Reservoir Commander
Barry Pepper
John Young
Kevin Pollak
Director
Julie Shimer
Future Astronaut
Gary Sinise
Gene Cernan
Peter Scolari
Pete Conrad
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Cowen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Cowen, Christopher G. Cowen, Tom Hanks
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard, Blake Neely
- Original Title
- Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- IMAX, Playtone, Herzog-Cowen Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Cowen
Mark Cowen, Christopher G. Cowen, Tom Hanks
James Newton Howard, Blake Neely
William Schinski
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Cowen
Writer
Christopher G. Cowen
Writer
Tom Hanks
Writer
Mark Cowen
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Blake Neely
Original Music Composer
William Schinski
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
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What is Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon about?
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which put astronauts on the moon.
Who directed Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon was directed by Mark Cowen.
Who stars in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
The principal cast of Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon includes Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Morgan Freeman, Scott Glenn, Paul Newman.
When was Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon released and how long is it?
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon was composed by James Newton Howard, Blake Neely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).