First Men in the Moon (1964)

Name: First Men in the Moon
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 1964
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Miles Malleson, Norman Bird

1h 43m United Kingdom

Adventure Science Fiction

Plot

Excitement sweeps the globe as a spacecraft carrying a crew of astronauts successfully lands on the moon. However, their triumph quickly turns to astonishment when they uncover an ancient British flag along with a declaration stating the moon is claimed for Queen Victoria. This revelation shatters the belief that they were the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface, unveiling a hidden chapter of history that connects back to earlier explorers. The discovery prompts a rush of intrigue and questions about the moon’s legacy and humanity's place in its exploration.

Cast

Edward Judd Martha Hyer Lionel Jeffries Miles Malleson Norman Bird Gladys Henson Hugh McDermott Betty McDowall Erik Chitty Douglas Ives Peter Finch Marne Maitland Laurence Herder Paul Carpenter John Forbes-Robertson