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Adventure drama

Moonshot (2009): Cast

Moonshot (2009) movie poster

Moonshot is a 2009 adventure drama directed by Richard Dale, starring Andrew Lincoln as Michael Collins, James Marsters and Anna Maxwell Martin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Moonshot (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Richard Dale
Genres
Drama , Adventure , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Moonshot About?

The premise of Moonshot without spoilers.

It recounts humanity’s first steps on another world, following the historic Apollo 11 mission that landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969 and safely returned the crew to Earth. The film blends dramatic storytelling with digitally remastered original NASA footage, highlighting the technical triumphs and human courage behind the pioneering voyage.

Moonshot Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • year 1969
  • spacesuit
  • u.s. hero
  • endurance
  • apollo 11
  • moon
  • apollo program
  • space exploration
  • outer space
  • spacecraft
  • explosion
  • nasa
+11 more
  • lunar mission
  • male in a shower
  • shower
  • 1960s
  • bare chested male
  • voice over narration
  • heroism
  • u.s. space program
  • space program
  • astronaut
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Moonshot Cast & Characters

Andrew Lincoln leads the cast as Michael Collins, with James Marsters as Buzz Aldrin and Anna Maxwell Martin as Janet Armstrong. Directed by Richard Dale; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Moonshot

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From the director

More from Richard Dale

More films directed by Richard Dale, best-rated first: Earth: One Amazing Day, Manson: The Lost Tapes, T. Rex Autopsy and Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 3D.

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Moonshot Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Moonshot - Der Flug von Apollo 11” and “Цель – Луна”.

Also known as
  • Moonshot - Der Flug von Apollo 11
  • Цель – Луна
  • Mission Apollo 11, le 1er pas de l'homme sur la Lune
  • Moonshot - L'uomo sulla luna
  • Apollo 11 - rejsen til månen
  • Dobytí Měsíce

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FAQ

Moonshot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Moonshot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Moonshot?

Moonshot runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Moonshot released?

Moonshot was released on June 20, 2009.

Who directed Moonshot?

Moonshot was directed by Richard Dale.

More films by Richard Dale

Who is in the cast of Moonshot?

Moonshot stars Andrew Lincoln as Michael Collins, James Marsters as Buzz Aldrin and Anna Maxwell Martin as Janet Armstrong, among 6 credited actors.

Does Moonshot have a post-credit scene?

No. Moonshot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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