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A Trip to the Moon (1902)

The first science fiction film!

  • Adventure
  • Science Fiction
  • Comedy

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.

Rating
7.9 / 10 (2,100 votes)
Release date
June 15, 1902
Runtime
15m
Language
French
Director
Georges Méliès
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Georges MélièsProfesseur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
  • Bleuette BernonPhoebe Déesse de la Lune
  • François LallementL'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
  • Jehanne d'AlcyLa Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
  • Henri DelannoyLe Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
  • Victor AndréUn Astronome et Spationaute
  • BrunnetUn Astronome et Spationaute
  • DepierreUn Astronome et Spationaute
  • FarjautUn Astronome et Spationaute
  • KelmUn Astronome et Spationaute
  • Jules-Eugène LegrisLe Chef du Défilé

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