Moon Pilot
“A funny thing happened on the way to the moon…”
Synopsis
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
Top Cast
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Tom Tryon
Capt. Richmond Talbot
Brian Keith
Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman
Edmond O'Brien
McClosky aka 'Mac'
Dany Saval
Lyrae
Bob Sweeney
Sen. Henry McGuire
Tommy Kirk
Walter Talbot
Kent Smith
Secretary of the Air Force
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Talbot
Nancy Kulp
Nutritionist Officer
Bert Remsen
Brennan
Harp McGuire
Federal Security Driver
Simon Scott
Medical Officer
Robert Brubaker
Space Flight Technician (uncredited)
Walt Davis
Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Colonel (uncredited)
Sally Field
Beatnik Girl in Lineup (uncredited)
Michael Garrett
Control Board Technician (uncredited)
Bob Hastings
Motorist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Neilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith
- Original Title
- Moon Pilot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Neilson
Maurice Tombragel, Robert Buckner
Paul J. Smith
William E. Snyder
Cotton Warburton
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
James Neilson
Director
Maurice Tombragel
Screenplay
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Walt Disney
Producer
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moon Pilot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moon Pilot about?
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
Who directed Moon Pilot?
Moon Pilot was directed by James Neilson.
Who stars in Moon Pilot?
The principal cast of Moon Pilot includes Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval, Bob Sweeney.
When was Moon Pilot released and how long is it?
Moon Pilot was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Moon Pilot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moon Pilot was composed by Paul J. Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moon Pilot?
Moon Pilot holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).