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The Reluctant Astronaut

6.019671h 41mNRMovieComedyFamilyScience Fiction

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…

DirectorEdward Montagne
WritersJames Fritzell·Everett Greenbaum
ProducerEdward Montagne

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Streaming in 1 other country

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Cast · Directed by Edward Montagne

DKDon Knotts
Don Knotts
Roy Fleming
LNLeslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen
Major Fred Gifford
JFJoan Freeman
Joan Freeman
Ellie Jackson
JWJesse White
Jesse White
Donelli
JNJeanette Nolan
Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Fleming
FMFrank McGrath
Frank McGrath
Plank
AOArthur O'Connell
Arthur O'Connell
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming
JSJoan Shawlee
Joan Shawlee
Blonde in Bar
GRGuy Raymond
Guy Raymond
Bert
NWNydia Westman
Nydia Westman
Aunt Zana
PHPaul Hartman
Paul Hartman
Rush
RSRobert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon
Cervantes

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