Man and the Moon(1955)
Man and the Moon Synopsis
The moon is the subject here. Man's fascination with the moon (via animation) is presented, as is the moon's usage in popular culture (from Shakespeare to nursery rhymes to popular songs). Also, superstitions and suppositions associated with the moon is presented. Then scientific research on the moon is shown, followed by plans for (and then a simulation of) an actual trip around the moon.
Man and the Moon (1955) is a documentary, tv movie and animation film directed by Ward Kimball, released on December 28, 1955 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Wernher von Braun, Frank Gerstle, Richard Emory and Frank Connor. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ward Kimball
- Writers:
- John W. Dunn, Ward Kimball, William Bosche
- Producers:
- Ward Kimball
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Colman
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions, ABC
- Status:
- Released
Man and the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wernher von Braun
as Self
Frank Gerstle
as Rocket Ship Crew
- Richard Emory
Richard Emory
as Rocket Ship Crew
- Frank Connor
Frank Connor
as Rocket Ship Crew
- Leo Needham
Leo Needham
as Rocket Ship Crew
Walt Disney
as Self - Host (uncredited)
- Ward Kimball
Ward Kimball
as Self (uncredited)
Dick Tufeld
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ward Kimball, written by John W. Dunn, Ward Kimball and William Bosche, produced by Ward Kimball.
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Man and the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Man and the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man and the Moon online?
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Who stars in Man and the Moon?
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The main cast of Man and the Moon (1955) includes Wernher von Braun, Frank Gerstle, Richard Emory, Frank Connor and Leo Needham. The film was directed by Ward Kimball. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man and the Moon released?
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Man and the Moon was released on December 28, 1955 and runs for 53m.
Is Man and the Moon worth watching?
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Man and the Moon (1955) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, tv movie and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.