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The minimum distance between the orbits of Mars and Earth from 2014 to 2061, measured in astronomical units
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Edward Judd does nicely in his role as does Martha Hyer, who is beautiful as well.Concept for a Mars base, with ice home, pressurized rover, and Mars suits, 2016 But in the same way that Vincent Price did. His ability to use humor in every reflex and word make him a joy to behold. But when is all said and done - for me - the brightest star in this galactic romp is Lionel Jeffries as Professor Cavour. Laurie Johnson(Avenger's Theme) adds her brilliant touch and creates some beautiful music for the film. The moon is a startling set and impressive.
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Although this is not like any other Harryhausen picture - really only one large, cumbersome, rather mundane creature, Harryhausen really evokes awe as he creates a total vision of what a society might look like underneath the surface of the moon. Director Juran and Harrysausen have created a film with many funny moments, beautiful moon landscapes, and even some thought-provoking questions about human nature and what humans are all about. The scientific explanation for space travel is absurd as are many other plot contrivances, but the story is a fun, entertaining romp about what exploration use to be like when man relied less on machines and more on brains. A 20th century frame story about American led international crew landing on moon and finding an old Union Jack flag and a letter giving rights to the moon to Queen Victoria in 1899 add a brilliant touch to this story about a professor and his two neighbors exploring space and landing on the moon. Wells's novel remains intact in this Ray Harryhausen/Nathan Juran vehicle.