A Trip to the Moon
Le Voyage dans la Lune
“The first science fiction film!”
Synopsis
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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George Méliès' A Trip to the Moon Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-22
Top Cast
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Georges Méliès
Professeur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
Bleuette Bernon
Phoebe Déesse de la Lune
François Lallement
L'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
Jehanne d'Alcy
La Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
Henri Delannoy
Le Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
Victor André
Un Astronome et Spationaute
Brunnet
Un Astronome et Spationaute
Depierre
Un Astronome et Spationaute
Farjaut
Un Astronome et Spationaute
Kelm
Un Astronome et Spationaute
Jules-Eugène Legris
Le Chef du Défilé
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival(restored)
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Méliès
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Méliès
- Original Title
- Le Voyage dans la Lune
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $6K
- Production Studios
- Star Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès, Jules Verne
Théophile Michault, Lucien Tainguy
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Méliès
Director
Georges Méliès
Screenplay
Georges Méliès
Producer
Georges Méliès
Production Design
Théophile Michault
Director of Photography
Lucien Tainguy
Director of Photography
Georges Méliès
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Trip to the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Trip to the Moon about?
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Who directed A Trip to the Moon?
A Trip to the Moon was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who stars in A Trip to the Moon?
The principal cast of A Trip to the Moon includes Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, François Lallement, Jehanne d'Alcy, Henri Delannoy.
When was A Trip to the Moon released and how long is it?
A Trip to the Moon was released in 1902 with a total runtime of 15m.
Is A Trip to the Moon based on a book or true story?
A Trip to the Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Trip to the Moon?
A Trip to the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).