The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
Starring Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman
Directed by Edward Montagne
Don Knotts is Roy Fleming, 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 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 lay person into space to prove the worthiness of a new automated spacecraft, Roy gets the chance to confront his fears.
Runtime: 101 min.
Rating: 6.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Family,Science Fiction
Keywords: nasa,space,astronaut,amusement park
Cast
Roy Fleming
Major Fred Gifford
Ellie Jackson
Donelli
Mrs. Fleming
Plank
Arbuckle 'Buck' Fleming
Blonde in Bar
Bert
Aunt Zana
Rush
Cervantes
Moran
Captain Ferguson
Niece
Ned
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox
NASA Doctor