The Secret of the Selenites (1983): Cast
The Secret of the Selenites is a 1983 family fantasy film directed by Jean Image, starring Dominique Paturel as Baron Münchhausen (Voice), Pierre Destailles and Jacques Marin. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Jean Image
- Original language
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French - Studio
- films jean image
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret of the Selenites About?
The premise of The Secret of the Selenites without spoilers.
Baron Munchausen, urged by his astrologer cousin Sirius, sets out for the moon, believing it harbors the ancient Selenites who guard the secret of immortality. He and his friends sail a towering ship drawn by three hot‑air balloons. Upon landing in a crater, their craft falls into an underground sea teeming with monsters, launches adventure.
The Secret of the Selenites Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- 18th century
- reference to baron munchausen
- selenite
- moon
- living on the moon
- travel to the moon
- landing on the moon
- moon landing
- space travel
- reference to earth's moon
- extraterrestrial
- extraterrestrial race
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- alien
- alien race
- immortality
- search for immortality
- wanting to live forever
- invasion
- alien invasion
- alien war
- space war
The Secret of the Selenites Cast & Characters
Dominique Paturel leads the cast as Baron Münchhausen (Voice), with Pierre Destailles as Sirius l'astrologue (Voice) and Jacques Marin as Hercule (Voice). Directed by Jean Image; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Image
- Dominique Paturel as Baron Münchhausen (Voice)
- Pierre Destailles as Sirius l'astrologue (Voice)
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Jacques Marin as Hercule (Voice) - Philippe Castelli as Lundi (Voice)
Also Starring in The Secret of the Selenites
· 8 more- Robert Rollis
- Jacques Ciron Astuce / Lunus (Voice)
- Georges Atlas Ouragane (Voice)
- Marc Dudicourt
- Gabriel Jabbour
- Serge Nadaud
- Angelo Bardi
- Pierre Murat
More from Jean Image
More films directed by Jean Image: The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen, Little Orbit the Astrodog and the Screechers from Outer Space, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp and Hello Paris.
The Secret of the Selenites Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Moon Madness” and “Moontrek”.
- Also known as
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- Moon Madness
- Moontrek
- A szeleniták titka, avagy utazás a Holdra
- El viaje a la luna del Barón de Münchausen
- Тайна жителей Луны
- Münchhausens Abenteuer auf dem Mond
- Il segreto dei Seleniti
- El barón de Munchausen y el secreto de los selenitas
- セレナイトの秘密
- A holdlakók titka
- O Segredo dos Selenitas
- 月球探秘
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- Münchhausens äventyr på månen
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The Secret of the Selenites FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of the Selenites, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of the Selenites?
The Secret of the Selenites runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Secret of the Selenites released?
The Secret of the Selenites was released on December 24, 1983.
Who directed The Secret of the Selenites?
The Secret of the Selenites was directed by Jean Image.
More films by Jean Image Who is in the cast of The Secret of the Selenites?
The Secret of the Selenites stars Dominique Paturel as Baron Münchhausen (Voice), Pierre Destailles as Sirius l'astrologue (Voice) and Jacques Marin as Hercule (Voice), among 12 credited actors.
Does The Secret of the Selenites have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of the Selenites has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Secret of the Selenites in?
The original language of The Secret of the Selenites is French.
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