Movie·1967·1h 41m
The Reluctant Astronaut
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum
Producer
Edward Montagne
Cinematography
Rex Wimpy
Music
Vic Mizzy
Editor
Sam E. Waxman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Don Knotts
Roy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen
Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman
Ellie Jackson
Jesse White
Donelli
Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Fleming
Frank McGrath
Plank
Arthur O'Connell
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Joan Shawlee
Blonde in Bar
Guy Raymond
Bert
Nydia Westman
Aunt Zana
Paul Hartman
Rush
Robert F. Simon
Cervantes
Robert Pickering
Moran
Bill Quinn
Captain Ferguson
Melissa Gilbert
Niece
Burt Mustin
Ned
Marjorie Bennett
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox
Herb Vigran
NASA Doctor
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Crew
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