Moonwolf
...und immer ruft das Herz
Synopsis
Dr. Peter Holmes (Carl Moehner), zoologist and veterinarian, relectantly agrees to permit his dog, Wolf, to be used in a launch project commissioned by the International Conference of Science, at Geneva, to study body function and survival in outer space. Holmes had discovered Wolf as a pup in the forest, only to lose him again in a flood, and is fearful of risking the dog's life again.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Friedland
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Friedland
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- ...und immer ruft das Herz
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Alfa Film, Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Friedland
Georges Friedland
Peter Thomas
Esko Töyri, Herbert Körner
T.J. Särkkä
Department Leadership Roster
T.J. Särkkä
Producer
Georges Friedland
Director
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
Esko Töyri
Director of Photography
Herbert Körner
Director of Photography
Georges Friedland
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Moonwolf.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Moonwolf.
list7
1950s Sci-Fi Boom
Science fiction films of 1950 to 1959.
watch
More Like Moonwolf
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moonwolf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moonwolf about?
Dr. Peter Holmes (Carl Moehner), zoologist and veterinarian, relectantly agrees to permit his dog, Wolf, to be used in a launch project commissioned by the International Conference of Science, at Geneva, to study body function and survival in outer space. Holmes had discovered Wolf as a pup in the forest, only to lose him again in a flood, and is fearful of risking the dog's life again.
Who directed Moonwolf?
Moonwolf was directed by Georges Friedland.
Who stars in Moonwolf?
The principal cast of Moonwolf includes Carl Möhner, Anneli Sauli, Helmut Schmid, Paul Dahlke, Richard Häussler.
When was Moonwolf released and how long is it?
Moonwolf was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Moonwolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonwolf was composed by Peter Thomas.