First Men in the Moon (1964)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 43min
- Adventure, Sci-Fi
- 20 Nov 1964 (USA)
- Movie
When a spaceship lands on the moon, it is hailed as a new accomplishment, before it becomes clear that a Victorian party completed the journey in 1899, leading investigators to that mission's last survivor.
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Cast verified as complete
| Edward Judd | ... |
Arnold Bedford
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| Martha Hyer | ... |
Kate Callender
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| Lionel Jeffries | ... |
Prof. Joseph Cavor
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| Miles Malleson | ... |
Dymchurch Registrar
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| Norman Bird | ... |
Stuart
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| Gladys Henson | ... |
Nursing Home Matron
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| Hugh McDermott | ... |
Richard Challis
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| Betty McDowall | ... |
Margaret Hoy
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Paul Carpenter | ... |
Reporter from the 'Express' (uncredited)
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| Erik Chitty | ... |
Gibbs, Cavor's Hired Man (uncredited)
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| Valentine Dyall | ... |
Narrator (uncredited)
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| Peter Finch | ... |
Bailiff's Man (uncredited)
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| John Forbes-Robertson | ... |
First Reporter (uncredited)
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Patrick Halpin | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Laurence Herder | ... |
Glushkov, UN Space Agency (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Constable (uncredited)
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Douglas Ives | ... |
Sparks (uncredited)
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Sean Kelly | ... |
Col. Rice, Moon Landing Crew (uncredited)
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| Marne Maitland | ... |
Dr. Tok, UN Space Agency (uncredited)
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Terry Marison | ... |
Selenite (uncredited)
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Mary Maxfield | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Gordon Robinson | ... |
Sgt. Andrew Martin, Moon Landing Crew (uncredited)
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John Murray Scott | ... |
Cosmonaut Nevsky, Moon Landing Crew (uncredited)
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Huw Thomas | ... |
Announcer (uncredited)
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| Tim Turner | ... |
Voice (uncredited) (voice)
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Kenneth Watson | ... |
Second Reporter (uncredited)
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Brook Williams | ... |
British Astronaut (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nathan Juran | ||
Written by
| Nigel Kneale | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jan Read | ... | (screenplay) |
| H.G. Wells | ... | (from the original story by) |
Produced by
| Ray Harryhausen | ... | associate producer |
| Charles H. Schneer | ... | producer |
Music by
| Laurie Johnson | ||
Cinematography by
| Wilkie Cooper | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Maurice Rootes | ||
Editorial Department
| Nicholas Napier-Bell | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Mike Round | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| John Blezard | ||
Costume Design by
| Olga Lehmann | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Hilda Fox | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
| Colin Garde | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Ted Wallis | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| George Pollard | ... | assistant director |
| John Danischewsky | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Michael Luckwell | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ken Barley | ... | apprentice plasterer (uncredited) |
| Tony Curtis | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Colin Grimes | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Bill Holmes | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Basil Mannin | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Buster Ambler | ... | sound recordist |
| Red Law | ... | sound recordist |
| Alfred Cox | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Peter Dukelow | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | sound re-recording mixer: stereo version (uncredited) |
| Otto Snel | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Les Bowie | ... | technical staff |
| Kit West | ... | technical staff |
| Brian Johnson | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Terry Schubert | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Ian Scoones | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Ernie Sullivan | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Harryhausen | ... | creator of special visual effects |
| Bob Cuff | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
| Peter Melrose | ... | matte artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Harry Gillam | ... | camera operator |
| Ray Andrew | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Norman Hargood | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Frankie McGovern | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| David Osborne | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Roy Ponting | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| May Walding | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Kerry O'Quinn | ... | soundtrack album producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Eileen Head | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Garrett | ... | technical advisor (as Arthur Garratt) |
| Sam Suliman | ... | title designer |
| Vivienne Eden | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Pamela Gadd | ... | producer's secretary (uncredited) |
| Derrick Robbins | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tarry | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1964) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1964) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kamera (1964) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Bavaria Filmgesellschaft m.b.H. (1964) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1965) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1965) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films S. A. (1965) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Powerhouse Films (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1994) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1991) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (United States) (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Twilight Time (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2017) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- NASA (the producer acknowledges with thanks the co-operation of, in the making of this film)
- Ministry of Aviation, Royal Aircraft Establishment (the producer acknowledges with thanks the co-operation of, in the making of this film)
- Softitler (German subtitles)
Storyline
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Based on the HG Wells story. The world is delighted when a space craft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, they think for the first time. But the delight turns to shock when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon. On Earth, an investigation team finds the last of the Victorian crew - a now aged Arnold Bedford and he tells them the story of how he and his girlfriend, Katherine Callender, meet up with an inventor, Joseph Cavor, in 1899. Cavor has invented Cavorite, a paste that will allow anything to deflect gravity and he created a sphere that will actually take them to the moon. Taking Arnold and accidentally taking Katherine they fly to the moon where, to their total amazement, they discover a bee-like insect population who take an unhealthy interest in their Earthly visitors...
Written by Lee Horton |
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| Taglines | H.G. Wells' Astounding Adventure in Dynamation! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the only one of Ray Harryhausen's films to be shot in anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) due to the higher cost of anamorphic camera and projection lenses needed for his Dynamation Process. See more » |
| Goofs | Arnold Bedford invests money in boots from the Boer War, speaking as if this war is in the past. Most viewers think he is talking about the Boer War of 1899-1902, which began after this scene takes place. However, there was an earlier, less-publicized Boer War in 1880 and 1881, which could be what he is referring to. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Fantastic Fantasy Fright-o-Rama Show Vol. 1 (1996). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Filmed in Dynamation - The wonder of the screen! See more » |
| Quotes |
The Grand Lunar:
You say men cling to different tongues and beliefs. Is there no one ruler? Joseph Cavor: No. No, every century some despot tries, but up to now no one's succeeded. People like Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Napoleon... The Grand Lunar: Does this not lead to confusion? Joseph Cavor: Yes, it does. And worse. Starvation... hostility... even war. The Grand Lunar: Tell me of war. Joseph Cavor: Tell you of war? Oh my goodness... Well... it usually starts with a whacking great explosion. See more » |