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First Man on the Moon (2012): Cast

First Man on the Moon (2012) movie poster

First Man on the Moon is a 2012 historical documentary directed by Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley, starring Corey Johnson as Narrator, Michael Collins and Samuel West. It runs 54 minutes.

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First Man on the Moon (2012) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
54 min
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Man on the Moon About?

The premise of First Man on the Moon without spoilers.

Through unpublished archive footage and intimate interviews with Armstrong’s family and friends—many speaking publicly for the first time—the film offers a comprehensive portrait of the astronaut’s life. It traces his Depression‑era childhood, the daring Apollo 11 mission, his quiet step onto the Moon, and the private challenges he faced after NASA, culminating in his death in August 2012.

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Cast & crew

First Man on the Moon Cast & Characters

Corey Johnson leads the cast as Narrator, with Michael Collins and Samuel West as Narrator (Voice UK). Directed by Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley

More films directed by Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley: Apollo: The Forgotten Films, Hubble’s Cosmic Journey, The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins and The Fantastic Mr Feynman.

Details

First Man on the Moon Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon” and “Gåtan Neil Armstrong”.

Also known as
  • Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon
  • Gåtan Neil Armstrong
  • Armstrong: Záhada objasněna
  • 尼尔·阿姆斯特朗:登月第一人

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FAQ

First Man on the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of First Man on the Moon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is First Man on the Moon?

First Man on the Moon runs 54 minutes.

When was First Man on the Moon released?

First Man on the Moon was released in 2012.

Who directed First Man on the Moon?

First Man on the Moon was directed by Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley.

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Who is in the cast of First Man on the Moon?

First Man on the Moon stars Corey Johnson as Narrator, Michael Collins and Samuel West as Narrator (Voice UK), among 6 credited actors.

Does First Man on the Moon have a post-credit scene?

No. First Man on the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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