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A lunar expedition uncovers a matriarchal society of topless Moon dwellers and interplanetary misunderstandings.

NUDE ON THE MOON

A truly different adventure!

1961 · 1h 23m · NR · Comedy / Fantasy / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A rich rocket scientist organizes an expedition to the moon, which they discover is inhabited by nude women.

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What is Nude on the Moon about?

Nude on the Moon is a 1961 American comedy, fantasy, and science fiction film directed by Doris Wishman and Raymond Phelan about scientists who travel to the Moon and discover a society of topless extraterrestrials.

Programmer's Pick

Only Doris Wishman could turn a rocket scientist's lunar fantasy into a sun-drenched nudist utopia, with spacesuits optional and science fiction strictly of the 'cheeky' variety. Where else does a Moon landing lead to a run-in with a telepathic queen and an accidental photo op gone awry?

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Nude on the Moon sets its tone with an unusual lunar journey: Dr. Jeff Huntley, newly wealthy, teams up with his mentor Dr. Nichols to build a rocket and visit the Moon. What they find is far from barren—it's a thriving, matriarchal colony of topless extraterrestrials, ruled by a telepathic Moon Queen. The Queen, intrigued by the Earthmen, permits them to observe and photograph Moon society as the two men navigate both culture shock and their dwindling oxygen supply. This American 'nudie cutie' infuses its space exploration with a blend of light comedy, fantasy, and the era's fascination with outer space, offering a distinctly offbeat take on lunar adventure.

Details & Specs

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

Why This Matters

This film marks Doris Wishman's second entry in her series of eight nudist films, notable for relocating the typical nudist camp setting to a fictional lunar civilization as a creative response to censorship conventions of the era.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Doris Wishman +1 more Writers: Jack Caplan +3 more
M Marietta Cathy / Moon Queen WM William Mayer Professor Nichols LB Lester Brown Dr. Jeff Huntley PR Pat Reilly Moon Priestess IM Ira Magee Moon Doll Lacey Kelly Lacey Kelly Moon Doll SL Shelby Livingston Moon Doll RW Robert W. Kyorimee Moon Man JM Joyce M. Geary Moon Doll CA Charles Allen Moon Man EB Evelyn Burke Moon Doll JB Joyce Brooks Moon Doll HB Hugh Brooks Moon Man ML Mary Lassey Moon Doll RL R.C. Lassey Air Force Captain RB Robert B. Lassey Moon Child Doris Wishman Doris Wishman Lady in Parking Lot (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Nudie Cutie Moon Colony

Experience a lunar civilization populated entirely by topless extraterrestrial women, a hallmark of early 1960s exploitation.

Doris Wishman Direction

Cult director Doris Wishman brings her unmistakable style to the space age, blending fantasy and risqué comedy.

Telepathic Moon Queen

The Moon Queen, with her telepathic powers, is a singular sci-fi matriarch you won’t find in NASA’s archives.

Space Exploration on a Budget

This is lo-fi lunar adventure, where rocket launches and moonwalks are reimagined through the lens of B-movie inventiveness.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Nude on the Moon released? +

Nude on the Moon was released in 1961.

Who directed Nude on the Moon? +

Doris Wishman and Raymond Phelan directed Nude on the Moon.

How long is Nude on the Moon? +

Nude on the Moon 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.

Where can I watch Nude on the Moon? +

Nude on the Moon is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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