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:
  • Edward Montagne

Writing:
  • Everett Greenbaum
  • James Fritzell

Stars:
Release Date: 1967-09-05
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 101
Melissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbe...
Niece
Don Knotts
Don Knotts
Roy Fleming
Frank McGrath
Frank McGrath
Plank
Marjorie Bennett
Marjorie Benn...
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox
Paul Hartman
Paul Hartman
Rush
Joan Shawlee
Joan Shawlee
Blonde in Bar
Nydia Westman
Nydia Westman
Aunt Zana
Jeanette Nolan
Jeanette Nola...
Mrs. Fleming
Arthur O'Connell
Arthur O'Conn...
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
Jesse White
Jesse White
Donelli
Burt Mustin
Burt Mustin
Ned
Herb Vigran
Herb Vigran
NASA Doctor
Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielse...
Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman
Joan Freeman
Ellie Jackson
Guy Raymond
Guy Raymond
Bert
Robert F. Simon
Robert F. Sim...
Cervantes
Paul Bryar
Paul Bryar
First Bus Driver (uncredited)
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