Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Synopsis
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.
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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
Jesse Ventura
DMV Testee
Billy Bob Thornton
Rowdy Udall
Edie McClurg
DMV Clerk
Ken Medlock
Baseball Pitcher
Kay Bess
Voice
Joseph Cousins
Lunar Kid #1
Christian Cousins
Lunar Kid #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Mikuriya
- Screenplay & Story
- Willie Reale, Rob Mikuriya
- Original Title
- Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Mikuriya
Willie Reale, Rob Mikuriya
John T. Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Mikuriya
Director
Willie Reale
Writer
Rob Mikuriya
Writer
John T. Davis
Editor
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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?
The principal cast of Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun includes Raymond Cruz, Kathy Bates, Vincent Schiavelli, Rodney A. Grant, Jackée Harry.
When was Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun released and how long is it?
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 58m.