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3.7 / 10(33 votes)IMDb19581h 18mUnited States of America

Missile to the Moon

“Lunar She-Devils Lure Earthmen Into Their Lair of Doom!”

Synopsis

Two escaped convicts are found hiding in a rocketship built by a renegade inventor, who forces them to become the crew for a trip to the Moon. Also on board, as inadvertent stowaways, are his assistant and his secretary; and none of them are aware that the inventor is actually a Lunarian explorer sent to Earth by the dying Lunar civilization and the only remaining male member of that civilization.

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1958 Missile To The Moon Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 15, 1958

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$65K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard E. Cunha
Screenplay & Story
H.E. Barrie, Vincent Fotre
Original Score
Nicholas Carras
Original Title
Missile to the Moon
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Budget
$65K
Production Studios
Layton Film Productions Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard E. Cunha

Screenplay & Story

H.E. Barrie, Vincent Fotre

Original Score & Music

Nicholas Carras

Director of Photography

Meredith M. Nicholson

Film Editing

Everett Dodd

Producers

Marc Frederic

Department Leadership Roster

Richard E. Cunha

Director

H.E. Barrie

Screenplay

Vincent Fotre

Screenplay

Marc Frederic

Producer

Nicholas Carras

Original Music Composer

Meredith M. Nicholson

Director of Photography

Everett Dodd

Editor

Marjorie Corso

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Missile to the Moon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Missile to the Moon about?

Two escaped convicts are found hiding in a rocketship built by a renegade inventor, who forces them to become the crew for a trip to the Moon. Also on board, as inadvertent stowaways, are his assistant and his secretary; and none of them are aware that the inventor is actually a Lunarian explorer sent to Earth by the dying Lunar civilization and the only remaining male member of that civilization.

Who directed Missile to the Moon?

Missile to the Moon was directed by Richard E. Cunha.

Who stars in Missile to the Moon?

The principal cast of Missile to the Moon includes Richard Travis, Cathy Downs, K.T. Stevens, Gary Clarke, Tommy Cook.

When was Missile to the Moon released and how long is it?

Missile to the Moon was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for Missile to the Moon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Missile to the Moon was composed by Nicholas Carras.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Missile to the Moon?

Missile to the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).