Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun (1993)
Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Director: Rob Mikuriya
Genre: Family, Comedy
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 30, 1993
Cast
- Raymond Cruz - Arturo
- Kathy Bates - Lunar Mom
- Vincent Schiavelli - Miner
- Rodney A. Grant - Lunar Commish
- Jackée Harry - Charmayne
- Jeffrey Tambor - Dr. Stockton
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Giles Standish
- Esai Morales - Kenny
- Pat Morita - Cap
- Sheila Tousey - Annie
Screenplay
Editing: John T. Davis
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rob Mikuriya
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun about?
- Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton.
- Who directed Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun?
- Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun was directed by Rob Mikuriya.
- Who stars in Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun?
- Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun stars Raymond Cruz, Kathy Bates, Vincent Schiavelli, Rodney A. Grant, Jackée Harry, Jeffrey Tambor.
- How long is Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun?
- Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun?
- Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun is a Family, Comedy film.