The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
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.

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Cast

Don Knotts Don Knotts As: Roy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen Leslie Nielsen As: Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman Joan Freeman As: Ellie Jackson
Jesse White Jesse White As: Donelli
Jeanette Nolan Jeanette Nolan As: Mrs. Fleming
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Language: English

Release Date: 05 September 1967

Country: US

Runtime: 101m

Company Credits

Company: Universal Pictures

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Cast

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Roy Fleming

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Major Fred Gifford

Joan Freeman

Joan Freeman

Ellie Jackson

Jesse White

Jesse White

Donelli

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Fleming

Frank McGrath

Frank McGrath

Plank

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming

Joan Shawlee

Joan Shawlee

Blonde in Bar

Guy Raymond

Guy Raymond

Bert

Nydia Westman

Nydia Westman

Aunt Zana

Paul Hartman

Paul Hartman

Rush

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Cervantes

Robert Pickering

Robert Pickering

Moran

Bill Quinn

Bill Quinn

Captain Ferguson

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Niece

Burt Mustin

Burt Mustin

Ned

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

NASA Doctor

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

First Bus Driver (uncredited)

Directed By

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edward Montagne

Edward Montagne

Producer

Billy Sands

Billy Sands

Associate Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Bud Westmore

Bud Westmore

Makeup Artist

Larry Germain

Larry Germain

Hairstylist

Rosemary Odell

Rosemary Odell

Costume Design

Sound

Vic Mizzy

Vic Mizzy

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Rex Wimpy

Rex Wimpy

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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