

The Tiny Astronaut
Synopsis
A science class builds a model rocket somewhere in the middle of the desert to test out the ability to deliver a live test subject into space and return it safely back to Earth. The test subject in this case is a mouse who will ride in the rocket via its capsule. A young boy, who is the caretaker of the mouse, is afraid for the mouse's life.
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August 10, 1966
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- The Tiny Astronaut
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- United World Films, Inc
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What is The Tiny Astronaut about?
A science class builds a model rocket somewhere in the middle of the desert to test out the ability to deliver a live test subject into space and return it safely back to Earth. The test subject in this case is a mouse who will ride in the rocket via its capsule. A young boy, who is the caretaker of the mouse, is afraid for the mouse's life.
Who directed The Tiny Astronaut?
The Tiny Astronaut was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Tiny Astronaut?
The principal cast of The Tiny Astronaut includes Judee Morton.
When was The Tiny Astronaut released and how long is it?
The Tiny Astronaut was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 16m.
