The First Men in the Moon
Synopsis
Mark Gatiss's adaptation of HG Wells's science fiction classic. July 1969, and as the world waits with bated breath for the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon, a young boy meets 90-year-old Julius Bedford. He's a man with an extraordinary story of how, way back in 1909, he got to the Moon first, and, together with the eccentric Professor Cavor, discovered a terrifying secret deep beneath its seemingly-barren surface.
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The First Men in the Moon trailer - BBC FourOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Gatiss
- Original Score
- Michael Price
- Original Title
- The First Men in the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Worldwide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Thomas
Mark Gatiss, H. G. Wells
Michael Price
Graham Frake
Liana Del Giudice
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Thomas
Director
Mark Gatiss
Screenplay
Michael Price
Original Music Composer
Graham Frake
Director of Photography
Liana Del Giudice
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Sci-Fi 1970-2013
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Men in the Moon
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What is The First Men in the Moon about?
Mark Gatiss's adaptation of HG Wells's science fiction classic. July 1969, and as the world waits with bated breath for the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon, a young boy meets 90-year-old Julius Bedford. He's a man with an extraordinary story of how, way back in 1909, he got to the Moon first, and, together with the eccentric Professor Cavor, discovered a terrifying secret deep beneath its seemingly-barren surface.
Who directed The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon was directed by Damon Thomas.
Who stars in The First Men in the Moon?
The principal cast of The First Men in the Moon includes Rory Kinnear, Mark Gatiss, Alex Riddell, Reece Shearsmith, Lee Ingleby.
When was The First Men in the Moon released and how long is it?
The First Men in the Moon was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Men in the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Men in the Moon was composed by Michael Price.
Is The First Men in the Moon based on a book or true story?
The First Men in the Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. G. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).