Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Synopsis
Phineas T. Barnum and friends finance the first flight to the moon but find the task a little above them. They attempt to blast their rocket into orbit from a massive gun barrel built into the side of a Welsh mountain, but money troubles, spies and saboteurs ensure that the plan is doomed before it starts...
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Burl Ives
Phineas T. Barnum
Troy Donahue
Gaylord Sullivan
Gert Fröbe
Professor Siegfried von Bulow
Hermione Gingold
Angelica
Lionel Jeffries
Sir Charles Dillworthy
Dennis Price
The Duke of Barset
Daliah Lavi
Madelaine
Stratford Johns
Warrant Officer
Graham Stark
Bertram Grundle
Terry-Thomas
Captain Sir Harry Washington-Smythe
Renate von Holt
Anna Lindstrom
Jimmy Clitheroe
General Tom Thumb
Judy Cornwell
Lady Electra
Joachim Teege
Joachim Bulgeroff
Edward de Souza
Henri
Joan Sterndale-Bennett
Queen Victoria
Allan Cuthbertson
Colonel Scuttling - Scotland Yard Man
Derek Francis
Puddleby
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Freeman, Harry Alan Towers
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Jules Verne Films Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Sharp
Dave Freeman, Harry Alan Towers
John Scott
Reginald H. Wyer
Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Freeman
Writer
Don Sharp
Director
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon about?
Phineas T. Barnum and friends finance the first flight to the moon but find the task a little above them. They attempt to blast their rocket into orbit from a massive gun barrel built into the side of a Welsh mountain, but money troubles, spies and saboteurs ensure that the plan is doomed before it starts...
Who directed Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon?
Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon was directed by Don Sharp.
Who stars in Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon?
The principal cast of Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon includes Burl Ives, Troy Donahue, Gert Fröbe, Hermione Gingold, Lionel Jeffries.
When was Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon released and how long is it?
Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon?
Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).