The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Edward Montagne
Writing:
- James Fritzell
- Everett Greenbaum
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Release Date: 1967-09-05
5.9/10
5.9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 101
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Niece
Aunt Zana
Ellie Jackson
Cervantes
Donelli
Rush
Roy Fleming
Major Fred Gifford
Mrs. Fleming
Plank
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Blonde in Bar
Bert
Captain Ferguson
Ned
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox
NASA Doctor
First Bus Driver (uncredited)
Major Fred Gifford
