Dark Side of the Moon(2002)
Opération Lune
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Dark Side of the Moon Synopsis
A French documentary or, one might say more accurately, a mockumentary, by director William Karel which originally aired on Arte in 2002 with the title Opération Lune. The basic premise for the film is the theory that the television footage from the Apollo 11 Moon landing was faked and actually recorded in a studio by the CIA with help from director Stanley Kubrick.
Dark Side of the Moon (2002) is a documentary film directed by William Karel, released on October 16, 2002 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Philippe Faure, Christiane Kubrick, Jan Harlan and Vernon Walters. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- William Karel
- Writers:
- William Karel
- Producers:
- Luc Martin-Gousset, Vincent Décis, Emmanuelle Fage
- Cinematographer:
- Stéphane Saporito
- Production:
- ARTE, Point du Jour, PROCIREP, CNC
- Status:
- Released
Dark Side of the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Faure
as Narrator (voice)
Christiane Kubrick
as Self
Jan Harlan
as Self
Vernon Walters
as Self - CIA
- Farouk Elbaz
Farouk Elbaz
as Self - NASA
- Jeffrey Hoffman
Jeffrey Hoffman
as Self - NASA
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Yuri Gagarin
as Self (archive footage)
Nikita Khrushchev
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Stanley Kubrick
as Self (archive footage)
Wernher von Braun
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by William Karel, written by William Karel, produced by Luc Martin-Gousset, Vincent Décis and Emmanuelle Fage.
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Dark Side of the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 48 ratings.
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Dark Side of the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dark Side of the Moon online?
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Dark Side of the Moon (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dark Side of the Moon?
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The main cast of Dark Side of the Moon (2002) includes Philippe Faure, Christiane Kubrick, Jan Harlan, Vernon Walters and Farouk Elbaz. The film was directed by William Karel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dark Side of the Moon released?
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Dark Side of the Moon was released on October 16, 2002 and runs for 52m.
Is Dark Side of the Moon worth watching?
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Dark Side of the Moon (2002) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.