Moon Pilot (1962)
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.
Director: James Neilson
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 5, 1962
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
Screenplay
- Maurice Tombragel (Screenplay)
- Robert Buckner (Story)
Music: Paul J. Smith
Cinematography: William E. Snyder
Editing: Cotton Warburton
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
spy, alien, rocket ship, space race, human alien love
More Films by Director: James Neilson
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
- Who directed Moon Pilot?
- Moon Pilot was directed by James Neilson.
- Who stars in Moon Pilot?
- Moon Pilot stars Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval, Bob Sweeney, Tommy Kirk.
- How long is Moon Pilot?
- Moon Pilot has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Moon Pilot?
- Moon Pilot is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Moon Pilot produced?
- Moon Pilot was produced in United States of America.