Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon(2005)
Only twelve have walked on the moon. You're next.
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Synopsis
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which put astronauts on the moon.
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon (2005) is a documentary film directed by Mark Cowen, released on September 23, 2005 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Morgan Freeman and Scott Glenn. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Cowen
- Writers:
- Tom Hanks, Mark Cowen, Christopher G. Cowen
- Composer:
- Blake Neely
- Production:
- IMAX, Playtone, Herzog-Cowen Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hanks
as Narrator (voice)
Bill Paxton
as Ed Mitchell (voice)
Morgan Freeman
as Neil Armstrong (voice)
Scott Glenn
as Charles Duke (voice)
Paul Newman
as Dave Scott (voice)
John Travolta
as Jim Irwin
Matthew McConaughey
as Al Bean (voice)
Matt Damon
as Al Shepard (voice)
Bryan Cranston
as Buzz Aldrin (voice)
Rick Gomez
as Alpha Station Commander (voice)
Colin Hanks
as Conspiracy Neil Armstrong
Frank John Hughes
as Future Houston Capcom
Key crew
Directed by Mark Cowen, written by Tom Hanks, Mark Cowen and Christopher G. Cowen.
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
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The main cast of Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon (2005) includes Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Morgan Freeman, Scott Glenn and Paul Newman. The film was directed by Mark Cowen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon released?
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon was released on September 23, 2005 and runs for 40m.
Is Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon worth watching?
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon (2005) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.