From The Earth To The Moon

[Machine Translation] A sci-fi classic about an adventure to the moon, adapted from Jules Verne's masterpiece! Verne's trilogy: Under the Sea, Under the Earth, and Under the Universe, never before seen in theaters! This 1958 American film is based on Jules Verne's 1865 novel "A Trip to the Moon". This ambitious film depicts a trip to the moon, making full use of the special effects technology of the time. Starring Joseph Cotton and George Saunders in their superb performances, the film depicts the epic journey into space undertaken by scientists in the latter half of the 19th century. After the end of the Civil War, inventor Victor Barbicane develops a new explosive called "Power X" and shows its power to the world. He plans a manned flight to the moon using this explosive and builds a spaceship in cooperation with metallurgist Stuyvesant Nicole. However, they are confronted with various difficulties, including the relationship between Nicole's daughter Virginia and Barbicane's assistant Ben Sharp, and the obstruction of those who oppose their plan due to their religious beliefs. Will they be able to reach the moon safely?

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ジュール・ヴェルヌの名作を映画化した、月への冒険を描くSFクラシック! ヴェルヌ三部作 海底・地底・宇宙 劇場未公開の一作! ジュール・ヴェルヌの1865年の小説「月世界旅行」を原作とした1958年のアメリカ映画。当時の特撮技術を駆使し、月への旅を描いた意欲作。主演のジョセフ・コットンとジョージ・サンダースの名演技が光る、19世紀後半の科学者たちが挑む、壮大な宇宙への旅。──南北戦争終結後、発明家のヴィクター・バービケインは新型爆薬「パワーX」を開発し、その威力を世間に示す。彼はこの爆薬を利用して月への有人飛行を計画し、金属学者のスチューベサント・ニコルと協力して宇宙船を建造する。しかし、ニコルの娘ヴァージニアとバービケインの助手ベン・シャープの関係や、宗教的信念から計画に反対する者たちの妨害など、様々な困難が立ちはだかる。果たして彼らは無事に月へ到達できるのか。