Destination Moonbase-Alpha (1978)

Man's Quest For Extraterrestrial Contact Ends Here!

Destination Moonbase-Alpha (1978) poster

After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.

Director: Tom Clegg
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Derek Wadsworth
Editing: Alan Killick
Production: ITC Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

moon, moon buggy, futuristic, space, moon base

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Destination Moonbase-Alpha about?
After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.
Who directed Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha stars Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Catherine Schell, Nick Tate, Tony Anholt, Stuart Damon.
How long is Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha is a Science Fiction, Adventure film.
Where was Destination Moonbase-Alpha produced?
Destination Moonbase-Alpha was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Destination Moonbase-Alpha?
The themes of Destination Moonbase-Alpha include: Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology.