Missile to the Moon

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A beloved camp classic from the golden drive-in era! Two escaped cons stowaway on a flight to the moon and discover a race of alien women ruled by a fierce and sadistic queen. Featuring some hilarious "special" effects, including a marionette spider and foam rubber Rock Men, Missile to the Moon is a fun, campy trip. Restored and in color for the first time!

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"Missile To The Moon (1956) ... Richard E. Cunha ... Legend Films (2007)".......2007-08-13

Legend Films present "MISSILE TO THE MOON" (1956) (77 mins) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- now in COLOR and Glorious Black and White --- with Legend Films to restore, colorize and release the earliest black and white films --- a patented coloring and remastering process makes the picture perfect more vivd than ever.

Under Richard E. Cunha (Director), Marc Frederick (Producer), H.E. Barrie (Screenwriter), Vincent Fotre (Screenwriter), Meredith Nicholson (Cinematographer), Nicholas Carras (Composer (Music Score), Everett Dodd (Editor), Harry Reif (Set Designer), Marjorie D. Corso (Costume Designer), Harry Thomas (Makeup), Ira Anderson, Jr. (Special Effects), Harold Banks (Special Effects), Harold Wooley (Special Effects), Robert Wyckoff (Camera Operator), Ralph Brooke (Production Manager) - - - - You know right away you are in an alternate universe when you watch this one --- Hero Richard Travis pulls back a curtain to give us a look at what is supposed to be a giant rocket way out in the background --- Oh it just gets better from there --- Scientist Michael Whalen blasts off for the Moon with a makeshift crew of 2 escaped jailbirds --- Mr. Travis and girlfriend Cathy Downs go aboard just before blastoff and are unable to get off in time --- does that mean they were shanghaied? --- Richard Cunha did not direct many movies but the few he did give us are fantastic --- "Missile to the Moon" is more or less a remake to "Cat Women of the Moon", which was made in 1953 --- This is a must for all B-movie fanatics --- Great fun --- Is it art? No. Is it fun? You bet!

the cast includes:
Richard Travis ... Steve Dayton
Cathy Downs ... June Saxton
K.T. Stevens ... The Lido
Tommy Cook ... Gene Fennell
Nina Bara ... Alpha
Gary Clarke ... Lon
Michael Whalen ... Dirk Green
Laurie Mitchell ... Lambda
Leslie Parrish ... Zema (as Marjorie Hellen)
Henry Hunter ... Col. Wickers
Lee Roberts ... Sheriff Cramer
Sandra Wirth ... Moon Girl
Pat Mowry ... Moon Girl
Tania Velia ... Moon Girl
Sanita Pelkey ... Moon Girl

SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. Original Black and White Version
2. Sci-Fi Toy Commercials
3. Theatrical Trailers

Hats off and thanks to Barry B. Sandrew Ph.D. (Founder, COO & CTO) and his Legend Films Staff --- looking forward to more high quality releases from the vintage era of the '20s, '30s & '40s --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Legend Films where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector --- all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 77 mins on DVD ~ Legend Films Video. ~ (7/17/2007)

Campy 50s Classic truly stands out in Color.......2007-07-25

This is a great DVD release of an oft-overlooked space "epic." Imagine Plan 9 From Outer Space crossed with The Right Stuff...no, make that Apollo 13...Or maybe that episode of the Simpsons where Homer goes into space, and you have Missile to the Moon.

Boasting Ed Wood level production values, this is the shocking story of two escaped convicts, who, when discovered by a rocket scientist, are not turned in to the authorities, but instead used as crew members on a rocket ships inaugural voyage to the moon. That kind of logic and suspension of reality abounds in this kitschy trip, where moon dwelling women search out mates, send giant spider puppets to do their bidding, and enormous rock monsters resemble a sofa bed come to life.

Released a solid decade before man actually set foot on the moon, Missile to the Moon is a hilariously campy trip back in time. This version, and this version alone, features a great restoration of the original Black and White print, as well as the first ever version of the movie in color. The restored black and white print translates well into color, and the designers clearly had a blast updating 50s SciFi sets and costumes. The moon women (played by former Beauty pageant winners) are revealed to be of a blue skin tone reminiscent of the Diva in The Fifth Element, while the moonscapes look far more exciting than what actually turned out to be there when man finally arrived. The colorization job, like the job Legend did with Plan 9 and Little Shop of Horrors, adds to the campy fun, and therefore this is the version of Missile to the Moon that I would recommend over all others.

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Earthmen Vs. Goddesses Of the Moon
Magnificent Garbage!
A copy-cat-women of the moon piece
Fly Me To The Moon...........
Bodacious Lunar Amazons And The Feeble Earthmen Who Love Them...

Missile to the Moon
Starring: Richard Travis , Cathy Downs , K.T. Stevens , Tommy Cook , and Nina Bara
Director: Richard E. Cunha
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: 6305908532
Release Date: 2000-07-18

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Lunar She-Devils lure Earthmen into their lair of doom! This is the one, the remake of the century, based on the legendary sci-fi thriller, "Cat-Women of the Moon." On the first expedition to the moon, a race of sexy moon maidens living in a hidden lunar world capture astronauts for their "pleasure." SEE the return of the giant hairy spider puppet as it lusts after female victims! SEE terrifying rock creatures attack! SEE the unbelievable Atomic Rocketship make the fantastic journey through meteor-infested space lanes! SEE the "not-so-special" special effects in this cosmic entertainment catastrophe! This sci-fi B-film classic stars such cult favorites as Gary Clarke (How to Make a Monster), Laurie Mitchell (Queen of Outer Space), and Nina Bara (Tonga of TV's "Space Patrol"). Bizarre, fascinating, surreal and greatly entertaining, "Missile to the Moon" must be seen to be believed!

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Earthmen Vs. Goddesses Of the Moon.......2007-08-19

Missile to the Moon is a remake(or sequel depending how you look it)of the 1953 Sci-Fi B-movie, Cat-Women of the Moon, The film is about two escaped convicts who stow-away in a rocket ship to the moon with the head pilot, his friend, Steve and Steve's girlfriend June. On the way to the moon, the head pilot dies and tells Steve to meet the queen of the moon maidens. The Earth people meets the moon maidens and discovers one of them wants to marry Steve, and orders her servant girls to kill June with a giant spider. This film is not as exciting but it is fun to watch on Saturday mornings. For those who would rather see the original Cat-Women of the moon, that is alright as well.

Magnificent Garbage!.......2007-01-31

Movies don't stick in your memory for forty years for no good reason. This one just would not go away. Low expectations are wonderfully rewarded. The pre-feminist theme of men as mezmerized breeding slaves in a phony underground lunar playground works to perfection. Matriarchal society never looked so good as with this cast of beauty pageant winners. You too will say, "Yes, my Lido!"

A copy-cat-women of the moon piece.......2006-06-29

Missile To The Moon is what you might call the poor man's version of Cat-Women Of the Moon, sans way-out cat-dance. The revamped version with its two younger leads, who are escaped convicts, obviously intended to cash in on the Rebel Without A Cause wave that was going around at the time. Now we get some rock creatures you will almost swear have happy-smiling faces when you see them for the first time. The spacesuits are nothing more than airforce fighter pilot uniforms with snow boots. There is also a spider in this one, but instead of strings, it is a cable that is shamelessly unhidden this time. Whereas Cat-Women had the potential to evoke a feeling of bitter-sweetness, the moon women are swanky and decadent. The Alpha character is played by this Miss Yugoslavia pageant winner--stunning eye candy, but not nearly as sinister as the original Alpha. Because the moon women's costumes are somewhat more revealing and somehow also lend to the ladies more inactivity than the cat-women, this in effect seems to spoil what should have the dreamy ambiance of mystery that was so nearly successfully captured in Cat-Woman. Because the issues of species survival has shifted more towards species dominance, it is also hard to sympathize with the moon women when Leto first reveals their plight. As for the DVD itself, the transfer is respectable. The extras comprise of a pretty nifty collection of behind-the scenes photos. All in all, it is a good purchase--if you can find it used for under 7$.

Fly Me To The Moon..................2006-05-04

'Missile To The Moon' was released in '59, I was seven at the time. The first time I watched this film was on television, it was one of those "Movies of the Week" where it ran every night, Monday thru Friday at 8 o'clock, Saturday afternoon and twice on Sunday. I didn't miss a single showing.

Hey what did you expect, what little kid could resist a flight to the Moon, frightening rock monsters, a giant cave spider on strings and some very lovely Moon Maidens in form fitting tops and stretch pants. It was like heaven. I didn't particularily like the fact that these lovely lunar ladies where able to control humans through mind control, but I guess that was something I would learn to accept when I grew older (THAT'S A JOKE!).

Bad special effects, low budget, silly script, but lots of fun! However after all these years I still hate that stupid spider for eating Pat Mowry, my favorite Moon Maiden.

Bodacious Lunar Amazons And The Feeble Earthmen Who Love Them..........2005-12-23

We desperately need to get another moon mission together, RIGHT NOW! The place is crawling w/ statuesque moon babes! Send me today! I surrender! They can have me! Ahem.... anyway, MISSILE TO THE MOON involves a team of space explorers (including two escaped cons) who land on the moon, get chased by lumbering rock-monsters, and find a cave filled w/ precious oxygen (!). Not only this, but the cave leads to a hidden city populated by beautiful models in high-heels and one-piece bathing suits! Their leader, or "Lido", is a cross between Auntie Mame, Liberache, and Medusa in her titanic head-dress! Cathy Downs, the lone female earthling, is vexed and intimidated by the moon's high estrogen level. She must fight for her man while looking smart in her pearl necklace and earrings! Alas, the males have fallen under the spell of the lunar ladies! What will become of them? MTTM proves once and for all that the moon truly is made of cheese...

Alien Attack (Brain From Planet Arous / Cat-Women Of the Moon / Missile To the Moon / The Day It Comes To Earth)

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Alien movies
A rocket blast from the golden past.
more like cheese attack!!!!

Alien Attack (Brain From Planet Arous / Cat-Women Of the Moon / Missile To the Moon / The Day It Comes To Earth)
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ASIN: B00092ZKYK
Release Date: 2005-06-21

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These aliens are armed and gunning for puny humans in four thrill-packed sci-fi hits. First, a power-mad BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS invades the mind of helpless John Agar, turning him into a black-eyed, cackling fiend capable of blasting planes from the sky! Then hapless astronauts on a mission discover sexy, ruthless CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON who don't take kindly to trespassers on their lunar paradise. Then stick around a little longer for a remake of the same story, MISSILE TO THE MOON, which tosses in giant spiders and rock creatures for maximum monster mayhem. Finally, return to home planet for THE DAY IT CAME TO EARTH, when a flaming meteor crash-lands in a small swamp town and unleashes a shambling zombie terror. You'll never look at the stars the same way again after this queasy quartet of extra-terrestrial epics!

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Alien movies.......2007-01-10

Purchased for nostalgia sake. Parents used to drop me off w/ a girlfriend at the movie theater to see double features. We were only six. Could you imagine doing that today? I remember Moon women and other really bad missle to moon type movies. They're good for a Friday night giggle. These 4 CDs are well packaged and enjoyable to look at as well as play.

A rocket blast from the golden past........2006-06-29

Forgive the rap. These movies, although not the eye-popping ilk of Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers, or War of the Worlds, or even Invaders From Mars, are still worthy additions to anyone's canon of what goes for classic science-fiction. Sure, the sets move when the actors bump them in Catwomen, and the so-called Brain is barely believable in Planet Arous, and the sets still move in Missile To The Moon, and the acting of The Day It Came To Earth has to be seen to be believed, but what is required here (as even in Star Wars) is a suspension of disbelief. It seems to me that as movies get more sophisticated with the special effects, there isn't as much of a challenge being demanded of with our imaginations. It's as if the work is being done for us. See these movies not for their flaws, but for the light and shadow of mystery that is still in each one---even if you have to look a little harder than Close Encounters of the Third Kind to find it . . .

more like cheese attack!!!!.......2006-06-24

these movies are the worst,and i just can,t believe i really bought these turkeys,the PITS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Project Moonbase
Rock Monsters!

Missile to the Moon/Project Moonbase
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ASIN: B0000TAZJ2
Release Date: 2003-12-30

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Project Moonbase.......2005-04-05

I bought Project Moonbase recently, based on a few reviews that it was better than average. Ten minutes into the movie, I was snoring on the couch. The acting...lets just say I think the cast members were issued broomsticks. The sets and props were cheesy and beyond unimaginative. The dialogue was so dull and drawn-out, I wondered if I had just taken two prozacs. I felt compelled to leave a poor review just to give potential buyers a warning that I couldnt watch it again. I'm not sure why this movie would be released on DVD, when there are real classics' like "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" that are much more worthy.

Rock Monsters!.......2004-07-05

Considering "Missile To The Moon" is sold alone at the same price as this double-pack, it's a pretty good deal. These are two separate dvd's, each with its own case and cover art. They each have a one-sided single page insert with a chapter index. Both films are in b&w despite the cover art. Both films are standard width, not widescreen. Both dvd's have chapter indexes. "Project.. " has the original trailer & "Missile.." has a photo gallery.

1953's Project Moonbase" is a failed attempt at pre-feminist woman-power, with a female US President, and a woman colonel in charge of the mission (Donna Martel). Ms. Martel is pleasant to look at, but her screechy & petulant portrayal is tiresome rather than silly or funny. The story is dull - a mission to orbit the earth goes haywire and the rocket ends up landing on the moon, waiting for rescue. There are no monsters or moon people. The transfer is excellent - crisp visuals and sound. The special effects include space station characters walking sideways on the walls. The fact that a 1953 filmmaker envisioned a space station in permanent orbit around Earth is impressive, but the movie is ultimately dull, and exasperating in its adolescent portrayal of a female colonel. And don't even get me started on the short-shorts and bathing caps.

1959's "Missile to the Moon" is the winner here. Although the transfer is poor, with many scenes spoiled by white flashes from a scratchy source and the occasional fleck of dirt, until there's a better version available I would still recommend owning this movie. The sound is excellent & the visuals are sharp (aside from aforementioned problem). The plot: a spaceship heads to the moon, carrying an engaged couple, 2 escaped convicts & the scientist who built the ship. Only the scientist knows why they're going, and he ends up dead before they arrive. Upon arrival, they are greeted by rock monsters and mysterious female inhabitants with a secret agenda. The rock monsters are classic - they will immediately remind you of the first time you saw this film, probably as a kid watching Saturday morning tv. The acting is energetic and convincing. Good story, sets & costumes & most of the special effects are quite good. Exception: the wildly pathetic spider monster puppet is just embarassing. But nevermind that - for B-movie, 50's Sci-Fi buffs, this one's a keeper.

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