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:
- Everett Greenbaum
- James Fritzell
Stars:
Release Date: 1967-09-05
6.0/10
6.0/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 101
Major Fred Gifford
Cervantes
Mrs. Fleming
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Ned
Ellie Jackson
NASA Doctor
Donelli
Roy Fleming
Plank
Blonde in Bar
Bert
Aunt Zana
Rush
Niece
First Bus Driver (uncredited)
