First on the Moon
"We are the first. USSR."
Originally released in 2005. First on the Moon is a mystery/science fiction film. directed by Alexey Fedorchenko. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aleksey Anisimov, Viktoriya Ilyinskaya, and Viktor Kotov
Synopsis
In spring 1938 in the mountains in the north of Chile a fiery UFO, later named "Chilean Sphere ", fell down. The investigation of this episode, made by a film crew, has led to a sensational discovery. It appeared that before the Second World War (in the thirties) in the USSR a secret space program had been developed. The Soviet scientists and military authorities managed to launch the first spacecraft 23 years prior to Jury Gagarin's flight! "The First on the Moon" tells about everyday life, heroic deeds and tragedy of the first group of the Soviet cosmonauts. It is the first Russian film shot in a very rare genre 'mockumentary' or 'documentary fiction'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Kinokompaniya Strana
- 29th February Film Company
- Sverdlovsk Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First on the Moon about?
In spring 1938 in the mountains in the north of Chile a fiery UFO, later named "Chilean Sphere ", fell down. The investigation of this episode, made by a film crew, has led to a sensational discove...
Who directed First on the Moon?
First on the Moon was directed by Alexey Fedorchenko.
How long is First on the Moon?
First on the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was First on the Moon released?
First on the Moon was released on September 29, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First on the Moon?
The main cast of First on the Moon includes Aleksey Anisimov, Viktoriya Ilyinskaya, Viktor Kotov, Yuri Yershov, Anatoli Otradnov.