Missile to the Moon

Missile to the Moon

Year: 1958

Runtime: 78 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard E. Cunha

HorrorScience FictionMonsters aliens sci-fi and the apocalypseImaginative space odysseys and alien encountersSci-fi horror creatures and aliens

Two escaped convicts hide in a rocketship built by a renegade inventor, who forces them to join his mission to the Moon. Unaware of the true purpose, the crew also includes the inventor’s assistant and his secretary, both accidental stowaways. In fact, the inventor is a Lunarian explorer—the last surviving male of a dying lunar civilization—sent to Earth to secure a future for his people.

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Timeline & Setting – Missile to the Moon (1958)

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Time period

Location

Moon, Earth

The Moon serves as the film's primary backdrop, presenting an alien landscape with an underground lunar society. The voyage begins on Earth and leads to a cavernous Moon world where rock monsters roam and breathable air appears inside a cave. The presence of a hidden diamond mine hints at lunar wealth and sparks the power struggles that drive the story.

🪐 Moon setting 🚀 Space travel 💎 Diamond mine 🕳️ Underground caves 🌬️ Oxygen supply

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Main Characters – Missile to the Moon (1958)

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The Lido (K.T. Stevens)

The Moon's ruling queen, authoritative and alluring, she commands the lunar court with a decisive, cautious hand. Her trust is tested as Alpha's scheming threatens the throne. She embodies regal power and the danger of seduction within a royal court.

👑 Regal ⚔️ Dangerous 💃 Charismatic

Steve Dayton (Richard Travis)

Earth-born engineer and fiancée to June Saxton, he is drawn into the Moon mission and forced into Dirk's prescribed path. He must balance loyalty, deception, and the will to return home. He grows from a curious passenger to a resilient survivor.

🧭 Pragmatic 🛠️ Resourceful 💬 Loyal

Lon (Gary Clarke)

One of the escaped convicts, Lon's boldness drives action within the lunar caper. He bonds with Zema and helps coordinate the escape from the cave. His grit highlights the human drive to survive in unfamiliar worlds.

🔥 Bold 🧭 Loyal 🪨 Durable

Zema (Leslie Parrish)

Lon's Moon girl ally who breaks from the royal plot to help the Earth crew. She is compassionate, brave, and cunning, using her position to aid the escape from danger. Her loyalty to Lon and the humans creates a bridge between worlds.

💡 Clever ❤️ Loyal 🪶 Graceful

Alpha (Nina Bara)

One of the Moon's Moon girls who schemes to marry Steve and ascend the throne. Alpha's ambition fuels the palace coup and leads to the queen's downfall. She embodies seductive manipulation and ruthless drive.

👑 Ambitious 💋 Seductive ⚔️ Ruthless

Lambda (Laurie Mitchell)

Lambda is a Moon girl allied with Gary, participating in the political web of the lunar court. She represents a strategic, protective voice and helps steer the humans through the turning point.

🎯 Strategic 🤝 Loyal 🫂 Protective

Dirk Green (Michael Whalen)

Earth scientist and the Moon's strategist who secretly longs to return home. His death spurs Steve's resolve and leaves behind a push for forgiveness from the Moon's rulers. He blends genius with secrecy.

🧠 Brilliant 🛰️ Scientist 🗡️ Secretive

June Saxton (Cathy Downs)

Steve Dayton's fiancée who becomes entangled in Moon politics and romance. She asserts resilience during danger and works with the Earth crew to seek escape. Her presence grounds the human side of the story.

💪 Brave ❤️ Loyal 🔎 Observant

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Major Themes – Missile to the Moon (1958)

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🌬️ Survival

A core thread is surviving an oxygen-scarce environment as the crew encounters rock monsters and gas in a lunar cave. Their ability to find breathable air and adapt determines whether they can escape back to Earth.

🎭 Identity

Dirk's identity is imprinted on Steve Dayton after a fatal meteor wound, forcing Steve to navigate being mistaken for Dirk. The Moon queen Lido also mistakes Steve for Dirk, adding tension to loyalty and betrayal. The deception tests personal bonds and the mission's purpose.

👑 Leadership

A power struggle in the Moon society unfolds as Alpha plots to seize the throne from Lido. The human visitors become pawns in a lunar political game, while Zema's alliance challenges the ruling order. Legitimacy and ambition shape who leads when oxygen and safety are at stake.

💎 Greed & Discovery

The lunar diamond mine represents wealth and incentive for conflict, influencing both lunar factions and Earth visitors. The pursuit of riches drives betrayals, alliances, and risking lives. The diamonds become a tangible symbol of what people will fight for on the Moon.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:44

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