The American Astronaut
“Space is a lonely town”
Synopsis
Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl.
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American Astronaut - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Perth International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cory McAbee
- Screenplay & Story
- Cory McAbee
- Original Score
- The Billy Nayer Show
- Original Title
- The American Astronaut
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $38K
- Production Studios
- BNS Productions, Commodore Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cory McAbee
Cory McAbee
The Billy Nayer Show
W. Mott Hupfel III
Pete Beaudreau
Joshua Taylor, Robert Lurie, William Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Beaudreau
Editor
Geoff Tuttle
Production Design
Joshua Taylor
Producer
Robert Lurie
Producer
William Perkins
Producer
Dawn Weisberg
Costume Design
Cory McAbee
Director
Cory McAbee
Writer
W. Mott Hupfel III
Director of Photography
The Billy Nayer Show
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Astronaut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American Astronaut about?
Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl.
Who directed The American Astronaut?
The American Astronaut was directed by Cory McAbee.
Who stars in The American Astronaut?
The principal cast of The American Astronaut includes Cory McAbee, Joshua Taylor, Greg Russell Cook, Rocco Sisto, James Ransone.
When was The American Astronaut released and how long is it?
The American Astronaut was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The American Astronaut make at the box office?
The American Astronaut grossed $38K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The American Astronaut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Astronaut was composed by The Billy Nayer Show.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American Astronaut?
The American Astronaut holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).