Movie Description
The Reluctant Astronaut
(1967)Overview
Roy Fleming is a small-town kiddie-ride operator who is deathly afraid of heights. After learning that his father has signed him up for the space program, Roy reluctantly heads for Houston, only to find out upon arriving that his job is as a janitor, not an astronaut. Anxious to live up to the expectations of his domineering father, Roy manages to keep up a facade of being an astronaut to his family and friends. When NASA decides to launch a layperson into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.
Featured Crew
- Director : Edward Montagne
- Producer : Edward Montagne
- Editor : Sam E. Waxman
- Cast : Don Knotts,Leslie Nielsen,Joan Freeman,Jesse White,Jeanette Nolan,Frank McGrath,Arthur O'Connell,Joan Shawlee,Guy Raymond,Nydia Westman,Paul Hartman,Robert F. Simon,Robert Pickering,Bill Quinn,Melissa Gilbert,Burt Mustin,Marjorie Bennett,Herb Vigran,Paul Bryar
Cast
Roy Fleming
Major Fred Gifford
Ellie Jackson
Donelli
Mrs. Fleming
Plank
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Blonde in Bar
Bert
Aunt Zana
Rush
Cervantes
Moran
Captain Ferguson
Niece
Ned
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox
NASA Doctor
First Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Reluctant Astronaut
Status Released
Release Information
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1967-09-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 41m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Comedy
- Family
- Science Fiction
