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Cosmic Journey

Космический рейс

Synopsis

Scientist Pavel Sedykh grows impatient with the restrictions of the conservative Soviet space institute in Moscow. Sedikh builds his own spacecraft, and accompanied by a female astronaut and a boy, he embarks on a the first human trip to the moon.

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Cosmic Voyage Domestic trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Added the premiere date to distinguish it from the wide theatrical release. The film Cosmic Voyage was completed and first screened in 1935, with a closed premiere screening at the Kremlin following the completion of the film in October 1935. The date 18 December 1935 is documented as the film’s premiere screening, while the wide public release took place later, in January 1936. Sources: – Kinoafisha (premiere date: 18 December 1935) – Smirnov, B. A. Cinematography in Weightlessness // Technique of Cinema and Television, 1981, No. 4, pp. 21–29 (states that the work on the film was completed in October 1935)

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vasily Zhuravlyov
Screenplay & Story
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Aleksandr Filimonov
Original Score
Valentin Kruchinin
Original Title
Космический рейс
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Mosfilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vasily Zhuravlyov

Screenplay & Story

Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Aleksandr Filimonov

Original Score & Music

Valentin Kruchinin

Director of Photography

Aleksandr Galperin

Producers

Boris Shumyatskiy

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

Department Leadership Roster

Vasily Zhuravlyov

Director

Aleksandr Filimonov

Writer

Aleksandr Galperin

Aleksandr Galperin

Director of Photography

Aleksei Utkin

Production Design

Valentin Kruchinin

Original Music Composer

Mikhail Tiunov

Production Design

Yuri Shvets

Yuri Shvets

Production Design

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmic Journey

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

What is Cosmic Journey about?

Scientist Pavel Sedykh grows impatient with the restrictions of the conservative Soviet space institute in Moscow. Sedikh builds his own spacecraft, and accompanied by a female astronaut and a boy, he embarks on a the first human trip to the moon.

Who directed Cosmic Journey?

Cosmic Journey was directed by Vasily Zhuravlyov.

Who stars in Cosmic Journey?

The principal cast of Cosmic Journey includes Sergei Komarov, Kseniya Moskalenko, Viktor Gaponenko, Nikolay Feoktistov, Vasiliy Kovrigin.

When was Cosmic Journey released and how long is it?

Cosmic Journey was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

Who composed the musical score for Cosmic Journey?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Cosmic Journey was composed by Valentin Kruchinin.

Is Cosmic Journey based on a book or true story?

Cosmic Journey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Konstantin Tsiolkovsky".