Underwhelming start to Disney's 1962 live-action offerings. I didn't enjoy <em>'Moon Pilot'</em>. It's far too talky for my liking, with pretty much 80/90% of the film filled with build-up to the 'main event' which ends up concluding all too quickly. There's slight mystery there with the secondary premise, but that's unfulfilled in favour of chit-chat. The cast don't give performances to be remembered. Tom…
A funny thing happened on the way to the moon…
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
Top Cast
Tom Tryon
Capt. Richmond Talbot
Brian Keith
Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman
Edmond O'Brien
McClosky aka 'Mac'
Dany Saval
Lyrae
Bob Sweeney
Sen. Henry McGuire
Tommy Kirk
Walter Talbot
Kent Smith
Secretary of the Air Force
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Talbot
Nancy Kulp
Nutritionist Officer
Bert Remsen
Brennan
Harp McGuire
Federal Security Driver
Simon Scott
Medical Officer
Robert Brubaker
Space Flight Technician (uncredited)
Walt Davis
Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Colonel (uncredited)
Sally Field
Beatnik Girl in Lineup (uncredited)
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FAQ about Moon Pilot
What is Moon Pilot about?
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact…
When was Moon Pilot released?
Moon Pilot was released in 1962.
What genres does Moon Pilot belong to?
Moon Pilot is categorised as Comedy, Family, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Moon Pilot?
The cast of Moon Pilot includes Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval, Bob Sweeney.