Destination Moonbase-Alpha (1978): Cast
Destination Moonbase-Alpha is a 1978 sci-fi adventure film directed by Tom Clegg, starring Martin Landau as Commander John Koenig, Catherine Schell and Nick Tate. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITC Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Destination Moonbase-Alpha About?
The premise of Destination Moonbase-Alpha without spoilers.
The Moon is blasted out of Earth’s orbit, leaving Moonbase Alpha drifting with 300 people. A rescue ship arrives, but Commander John Koenig, under brain‑soothing treatment, sees monsters instead of Earth’s crew. Alien beings manipulate the colonists into detonating waste on the lunar surface, endangering Moon. Koenig must reveal the plot and save Alpha.
Destination Moonbase-Alpha Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- psychotronic film
- earth
- moon
- alien
- nuclear waste
- nuclear explosion
- lunar colonist
- spaceship
- research scientist
- lunar dome
- space shuttle
- insanity
+19 more Show fewer
- energy source
- mind control
- metamorphosis
- alien spaceship
- laser gun
- base commander
- medical officer
- nuclear fuel
- rescue ship
- lost in space
- lunar orbit
- lunar base
- lunar colony
- mission control
- year 2100
- outer space
- futuristic
- travel
- edited from tv series
Destination Moonbase-Alpha Cast & Characters
Martin Landau leads the cast as Commander John Koenig, with Catherine Schell as Maya and Nick Tate as Captain Alan Carter. Directed by Tom Clegg; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Clegg
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Martin Landau as Commander John Koenig -
Catherine Schell as Maya - Nick Tate as Captain Alan Carter
- Barbara Bain as Doctor Helena Russell
Also Starring in Destination Moonbase-Alpha
· 8 more- Patrick Westwood Dr. Shaw
- Jeremy Young Jack Bartlett
- Zienia Merton Sandra Benes
- Jeffery Kissoon Dr. Ben Vincent
- Drewe Henley Joe Ehrlich
- Tony Anholt Tony Verdeshi
- Stuart Damon Guido Verdeschi
- Toby Robins Diana Morris
More from Tom Clegg
More films directed by Tom Clegg: Sharpe’s Challenge, Bravo Two Zero, Sharpe’s Waterloo and Sharpe’s Justice.
Destination Moonbase-Alpha Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Επίθεση στη Διαστημική Βάση Άλφα” and “Κρόνος 1999”.
- Also known as
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- Επίθεση στη Διαστημική Βάση Άλφα
- Κρόνος 1999
- Διάστημα 1999...
- Spazio 1999 - Destinazione base lunare Alpha
- Angriff auf Alpha 1
- Alfa holdbázis - Célpont az Alfa holdbázis
- Destino base lunar Alfa
- 月面基地-阿尔法
- Destino: Base Lunar Alfa
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Destination Moonbase-Alpha FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Destination Moonbase-Alpha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Destination Moonbase-Alpha released?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was released on December 31, 1978.
Who directed Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was directed by Tom Clegg.
More films by Tom Clegg Who is in the cast of Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha stars Martin Landau as Commander John Koenig, Catherine Schell as Maya and Nick Tate as Captain Alan Carter, among 12 credited actors.
Does Destination Moonbase-Alpha have a post-credit scene?
No. Destination Moonbase-Alpha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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