

MovieComedyFamilyScience Fiction
The Reluctant Astronaut
He's an Astro-Knott Turned Astronaut in the Maddest Mix Up in Space History!!
6.0(49)19671h 41m
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.
- Director
- Edward Montagne
- Writers
- Everett Greenbaum,James Fritzell
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Cast

Don Knotts
Roy Fleming

Leslie Nielsen
Major Fred Gifford

Joan Freeman
Ellie Jackson

Jesse White
Donelli

Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Fleming

Frank McGrath
Plank

Arthur O'Connell
Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming

Joan Shawlee
Blonde in Bar

Guy Raymond
Bert

Nydia Westman
Aunt Zana

Paul Hartman
Rush

Robert F. Simon
Cervantes
Robert Pickering
Moran

Bill Quinn
Captain Ferguson

Melissa Gilbert
Niece

Burt Mustin
Ned

Marjorie Bennett
Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox

Herb Vigran
NASA Doctor

Paul Bryar
First Bus Driver (uncredited)

Pamelyn Ferdin
Mary - Little Girl (uncredited)
Crew
Directing
- Edward MontagneDirector
Writing
- Everett GreenbaumScreenplay
- James FritzellScreenplay
Production
- Edward MontagneProducer
- Billy SandsAssociate Producer
Camera
- Rex WimpyDirector of Photography
Editing
- Sam E. WaxmanEditor
Sound
- Vic MizzyOriginal Music Composer
Art
- William D. DeCincesArt Direction
- Alexander GolitzenArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Bud WestmoreMakeup Artist
- Larry GermainHairstylist
- Rosemary OdellCostume Design