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First Men in the Moon (1964)
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Synopsis: As a team of United Nations astronauts are planning an upcoming moon mission, they are approached by an elderly man who recounts a trip he took to the moon 65 years ago (in 1899) and was attacked by "Selenites," a race of ant-like beings that dwell in caverns of crystal. Based on the story by H.G.... As a team of United Nations astronauts are planning an upcoming moon mission, they are approached by an elderly man who recounts a trip he took to the moon 65 years ago (in 1899) and was attacked by "Selenites," a race of ant-like beings that dwell in caverns of crystal. Based on the story by H.G. Wells and featuring the magical special effects work of Ray Harryhausen. [More]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Erik Chitty, Peter Finch
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 3, 2004
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Widescreen
Audio:
- Dolby Digital Mono - English
- Dolby Digital Mono - French
Additional Release Material:
- Featurettes - 1. THIS IS DYNAMATION
- 2. THE HARRYHAUSEN CHRONICLES
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Selection
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Photo Gallery
Reviews
Never mind how Cavorite works or whether jumping about on the moon (with wires visible) wearing only a diving suit and no gloves is really a good idea.... [It] remains a delightful B-movie charmer ... that's still endearing and entertaining.


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