A lunar expedition uncovers a matriarchal colony of topless Moon dwellers in this 1961 cult oddity.
NUDE ON THE MOON
A truly different adventure!
A rich rocket scientist organizes an expedition to the moon, which they discover is inhabited by nude women.
From the vault: proof that in 1961, the Moon was less about cheese and more about cheesecake.
Leave your NASA training at the door—this is lunar exploration, Wishman-style. With a topless Moon Queen, a matriarchal society, and a camera mishap that would make Kubrick blush, Nude on the Moon is a prime slice of psychotronic cinema that only Doris Wishman could launch.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Nude on the Moon is a 1961 American comedy, fantasy, and science fiction film directed by Doris Wishman and Raymond Phelan about scientists who build a rocket, travel to the Moon, and discover a civilization of topless extraterrestrials led by a telepathic Moon Queen.
- Directors
- Doris Wishman, Raymond Phelan
- Writers
- Jack Caplan, Judy J. Kushner, Doris Wishman, Raymond Phelan
- Release
- 1961
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Girls on the Moon, Moon Dolls, Nature Girls on the Moon, Nature on the Moon
Synopsis
Enamored of Dr. Huntley, the Moon Queen allows the men to take photos of the nudists during their everyday activities. Their oxygen running low, the two are forced to return to Earth, realizing in the process that they've left their camera behind and have no proof of the aliens' existence.
Jeff is dispirited to learn that nobody believes their trip succeeded, but his spirits are lifted when he sees the resemblance between Dr. Nichols's secretary, Cathy, and the Moon Queen. The movie ends as the two embrace, signaling the beginning of a new romance.
Why Cult
The Moon is ruled by a telepathic Moon Queen and inhabited by a tribe of topless women, creating a matriarchal science fiction fantasy.
A rare collision of early-'60s nudie cutie with rocket-fueled space travel, blending exploitation with whimsical sci-fi.
Directed by cult favorite Doris Wishman, whose offbeat sensibility and unorthodox storytelling stamp every frame.
From rocket launches to lunar nudists, the film is a showcase for the era's most outlandish psychotronic tropes.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Nude on the Moon about? +
Nude on the Moon follows scientists who build a rocket, travel to the Moon, and discover a matriarchal society of topless extraterrestrials led by a telepathic Moon Queen.
When was Nude on the Moon released? +
Nude on the Moon was released in 1961.
Who directed Nude on the Moon? +
Nude on the Moon was directed by Doris Wishman and Raymond Phelan.
How long is Nude on the Moon? +
The film has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Nude on the Moon? +
Nude on the Moon is a comedy, fantasy, and science fiction film.
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