12 to the Moon
“Ride the Excitement Orbit to the Moon with the First Space Explorers!”
Synopsis
Landed on the moon, Capt. John Anderson and his fellow astronauts quickly find their mission threatened – first by the disappearance of two team members, then by a troubling interaction with aliens who appear to be living within the moon itself. The aliens have weapons that could plunge parts of Earth into another ice age, and they're aiming for the United States.
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12 to the Moon (1960) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-15
Top Cast
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Ken Clark
Capt. John Anderson
Muzaffer Tema
Dr. Selim Hamid
Michi Kobi
Dr. Hideko Murata
Tom Conway
Dr. Feodor Orloff
Anthony Dexter
Dr. Luis Vargas
Anna-Lisa
Dr. Sigrid Bomark
John Wengraf
Dr. Erich Heinrich
Robert Montgomery Jr.
Roddy Murdock
Phillip Baird
Dr. William Rochester
Richard Weber
Dr. David Ruskin
Roger Til
Dr. Etienne Martel
Cory Devlin
Dr. Asmara Markonen
Francis X. Bushman
Secretary General of the International Space Order
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bradley
- Screenplay & Story
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Original Score
- Michael Andersen
- Original Title
- 12 to the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Luna Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bradley
DeWitt Bodeen, Fred Gebhardt
Michael Andersen
John Alton
Edward Mann
Fred Gebhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Gebhardt
Producer
DeWitt Bodeen
Screenplay
David Bradley
Director
John Alton
Director of Photography
Michael Andersen
Original Music Composer
Edward Mann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 12 to the Moon
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What is 12 to the Moon about?
Landed on the moon, Capt. John Anderson and his fellow astronauts quickly find their mission threatened – first by the disappearance of two team members, then by a troubling interaction with aliens who appear to be living within the moon itself. The aliens have weapons that could plunge parts of Earth into another ice age, and they're aiming for the United States.
Who directed 12 to the Moon?
12 to the Moon was directed by David Bradley.
Who stars in 12 to the Moon?
The principal cast of 12 to the Moon includes Ken Clark, Muzaffer Tema, Michi Kobi, Tom Conway, Anthony Dexter.
When was 12 to the Moon released and how long is it?
12 to the Moon was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for 12 to the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 12 to the Moon was composed by Michael Andersen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 12 to the Moon?
12 to the Moon holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).