Icarus Montgolfier Wright
Synopsis
The film focuses on the thoughts inside the head of a man, an astronaut scheduled to go to the Moon. As he ponders the flight, he laments having an “ordinary” name he fears will not resonate throughout history. His thoughts lead him to consider some of the pioneers of flight-Icarus and his wings, the Montgolfier brothers and their balloon and the Wright brothers and heavier than air flight.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Osmond Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Bradbury, George Clayton Johnson
- Original Title
- Icarus Montgolfier Wright
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Format Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osmond Evans
Ray Bradbury, George Clayton Johnson
Jules Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Bradbury
Writer
Osmond Evans
Director
George Clayton Johnson
Writer
Jules Engel
Producer
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What is Icarus Montgolfier Wright about?
The film focuses on the thoughts inside the head of a man, an astronaut scheduled to go to the Moon. As he ponders the flight, he laments having an “ordinary” name he fears will not resonate throughout history. His thoughts lead him to consider some of the pioneers of flight-Icarus and his wings, the Montgolfier brothers and their balloon and the Wright brothers and heavier than air flight.
Who directed Icarus Montgolfier Wright?
Icarus Montgolfier Wright was directed by Osmond Evans.
Who stars in Icarus Montgolfier Wright?
The principal cast of Icarus Montgolfier Wright includes James Whitmore, Ross Martin.
When was Icarus Montgolfier Wright released and how long is it?
Icarus Montgolfier Wright was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 16m.