Destination Moonbase-Alpha
“Man's Quest For Extraterrestrial Contact Ends Here!”
Synopsis
After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.
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Space:1999 - Destination Moonbase Alpha trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-10
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Martin Landau
Commander John Koenig
Barbara Bain
Doctor Helena Russell
Catherine Schell
Maya
Nick Tate
Captain Alan Carter
Tony Anholt
Tony Verdeshi
Stuart Damon
Guido Verdeschi
Zienia Merton
Sandra Benes
Jeffery Kissoon
Dr. Ben Vincent
Toby Robins
Diana Morris
Jeremy Young
Jack Bartlett
Drewe Henley
Joe Ehrlich
Patrick Westwood
Dr. Shaw
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Feely
- Original Score
- Derek Wadsworth
- Original Title
- Destination Moonbase-Alpha
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Clegg
Terence Feely
Derek Wadsworth
Alan Killick
Fred Freiberger, Gerry Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Clegg
Director
Fred Freiberger
Producer
Gerry Anderson
Producer
Terence Feely
Writer
Derek Wadsworth
Original Music Composer
Alan Killick
Editor
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What is Destination Moonbase-Alpha about?
After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.
Who directed Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
The principal cast of Destination Moonbase-Alpha includes Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Catherine Schell, Nick Tate, Tony Anholt.
When was Destination Moonbase-Alpha released and how long is it?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Destination Moonbase-Alpha was composed by Derek Wadsworth.