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A Trip to the Moon
“The first science fiction film!”
7.9 / 10• 1902• 15m•G• French
HistoryAdventureScience Fiction
Storyline
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Cast & Crew
Georges Méliès
Professeur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
Lead
Bleuette Bernon
Phoebe Déesse de la Lune
FL
François Lallement
L'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
Jehanne d'Alcy
La Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
HD
Henri Delannoy
Le Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
VA
Victor André
Un Astronome et Spationaute
B
Brunnet
Un Astronome et Spationaute
D
Depierre
Un Astronome et Spationaute
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Georges Méliès's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Trip to the Moon is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
