Movie Description
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
(1993)Overview
Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Featured Crew
- Director : Rob Mikuriya
- Writer : Willie Reale,Rob Mikuriya
- Editor : John T. Davis
- Cast : Raymond Cruz,Kathy Bates,Vincent Schiavelli,Rodney A. Grant,Jackée Harry,Jeffrey Tambor,"Weird Al" Yankovic,Esai Morales,Pat Morita,Sheila Tousey,Jesse Ventura,Billy Bob Thornton,Edie McClurg,Ken Medlock,Kay Bess,Joseph Cousins,Christian Cousins
Cast
Arturo
Lunar Mom
Miner
Lunar Commish
Charmayne
Dr. Stockton
Giles Standish
Kenny
Cap
Annie
DMV Testee
Rowdy Udall
DMV Clerk
Baseball Pitcher
Voice
Lunar Kid #1
Lunar Kid #2
Facts
Original TitleLiving and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Status Released
Release Information
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1993-01-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Genres
- Family
- Comedy
