The Reluctant Astronaut
Movie
1967
1 HOUR 41 MINS
Comedy
A timid amusement park worker with a fear of heights is mistakenly launched into space after being chosen for a NASA publicity stunt, leading to comedic misadventures and an unexpected hero’s journey.
Cast & Crew
Don Knotts Roy Fleming
Leslie Nielsen Major Fred Gifford
Joan Freeman Ellie Jackson
Arthur O'Connell Buck Fleming
Jesse White Donelli
Jeanette Nolan Mrs. Fleming
Frank McGrath Plank
Edward J. Montagne Director
James Fritzell Writer (Screenplay)
Everett Greenbaum Writer (Screenplay)
Edward J. Montagne Producer
Billy Sands Associate Producer
Vic Mizzy Original Music
Rexford Wimpy Cinematography
Sam E. Waxman Film Editing
William D. DeCinces Art Direction
Alexander Golitzen Art Direction
John Austin Set Decoration
John McCarthy Set Decoration
Rosemary Odell Costume Design
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