Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
"Only twelve have walked on the moon. You're next."
Originally released in 2005. Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon is a documentary film. directed by Mark Cowen. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, and Morgan Freeman
Synopsis
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA photographs, and digitally animated re-creations, Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon examines the Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972 which put astronauts on the moon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 40m
40 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
as Narrator (voice)
Bill Paxton
as Ed Mitchell (voice)
Morgan Freeman
as Neil Armstrong (voice)
Scott Glenn
as Charles Duke (voice)
Paul Newman
as Dave Scott (voice)
John Travolta
as Jim Irwin
Matthew McConaughey
as Al Bean (voice)
Matt Damon
as Al Shepard (voice)
Bryan Cranston
as Buzz Aldrin (voice)
Rick Gomez
as Alpha Station Commander (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- IMAX
- Playtone
- Herzog-Cowen Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon about?
Twelve men who belong to one of the world's most exclusive fraternities -- people who've walked on the surface of the moon -- are paid homage in this documentary. Using newsreel footage, rare NASA ...
Who directed Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon was directed by Mark Cowen.
How long is Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon released?
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon was released on September 23, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon?
The main cast of Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon includes Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Morgan Freeman, Scott Glenn, Paul Newman.