Man in the Moon (1960)
William is an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group interested in researching the common cold. He is soon fired and offered a job by the nearby National Atomic Research Center where they figure anyone who could fail at being a guinea pig is just what they need. They con William into thinking he will continue his guinea pig career by testing out some equipment for them before they send a group of astronauts to the moon.
Director: Basil Dearden
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 31, 1960
Cast
- Kenneth More - William Blood
- Shirley Anne Field - Polly
- Norman Bird - Herbert
- Michael Hordern - Dr. Davidson
- John Glyn-Jones - Dr. Wilmot
- Charles Gray - Leo
- Bernard Horsfall - Rex
- Bruce Boa - Roy
- Noel Purcell - Prosecutor
- Ed Devereaux - Storekeeper
Screenplay
- Michael Relph (Screenplay)
- Bryan Forbes (Screenplay)
Music: Philip Green
Production: Allied Film Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Basil Dearden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man in the Moon about?
- William is an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group interested in researching the common cold. He is soon fired and offered a job by the nearby National Atomic Research Center where they figure anyone who could fail at being a guinea pig is just what they need. They con William into thinking he will continue his guinea pig career by testing out some equipment for them before they send a group of astronauts to the moon.
- Who directed Man in the Moon?
- Man in the Moon was directed by Basil Dearden.
- Who stars in Man in the Moon?
- Man in the Moon stars Kenneth More, Shirley Anne Field, Norman Bird, Michael Hordern, John Glyn-Jones, Charles Gray.
- How long is Man in the Moon?
- Man in the Moon has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Man in the Moon?
- Man in the Moon is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Man in the Moon produced?
- Man in the Moon was produced in United Kingdom.