First Men in the Moon
“H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation!”
Synopsis
The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew comprised of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.
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FIRST MEN IN THE MOON Original Trailer [1964]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-23
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Edward Judd
Arnold Bedford
Martha Hyer
Kate Callender
Lionel Jeffries
Joseph Cavor
Miles Malleson
Dymchurch Registrar
Norman Bird
Stuart
Gladys Henson
Nursing Home Matron
Hugh McDermott
Richard Challis
Betty McDowall
Margaret Hoy
Erik Chitty
Gibbs (uncredited)
Douglas Ives
Sparks (uncredited)
Peter Finch
Bailiff's Man (uncredited)
Marne Maitland
Dr. Tok, UN Space Agency (uncredited)
Laurence Herder
Glushkov, UN Space Agency
Paul Carpenter
Reporter from the 'Express' (uncredited)
John Forbes-Robertson
First Reporter (uncredited)
Kenneth Watson
Second Reporter (uncredited)
Sean Kelly
Col. Rice, Moon Landing Crew (uncredited)
Gordon Robinson
Sgt Andrew Martin, Moon Landing Crew (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Read, Nigel Kneale
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- First Men in the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Ameran Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Jan Read, Nigel Kneale, H. G. Wells
Laurie Johnson
Wilkie Cooper
Maurice Rootes
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Juran
Director
Jan Read
Screenplay
Nigel Kneale
Screenplay
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Maurice Rootes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Men in the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Men in the Moon about?
The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew comprised of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria, proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.
Who directed First Men in the Moon?
First Men in the Moon was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in First Men in the Moon?
The principal cast of First Men in the Moon includes Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Miles Malleson, Norman Bird.
When was First Men in the Moon released and how long is it?
First Men in the Moon was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did First Men in the Moon make at the box office?
First Men in the Moon grossed $1.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for First Men in the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Men in the Moon was composed by Laurie Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Men in the Moon?
First Men in the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).