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Moon Pilot

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5.4/10 • 21

1962-04-051h 38m

ComedyFamily

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.

Directors
James Neilson

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  1. Tom Tryon

    Tom Tryon

    Capt. Richmond Talbot

  2. Brian Keith

    Brian Keith

    Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman

  3. Edmond O'Brien

    Edmond O'Brien

    McClosky aka 'Mac'

  4. Dany Saval

    Dany Saval

    Lyrae

  5. Bob Sweeney

    Bob Sweeney

    Sen. Henry McGuire

  6. Tommy Kirk

    Tommy Kirk

    Walter Talbot

  7. Kent Smith

    Kent Smith

    Secretary of the Air Force

  8. Sarah Selby

    Sarah Selby

    Mrs. Talbot

  9. Nancy Kulp

    Nancy Kulp

    Nutritionist Officer

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r96sk

Jul 4, 2020

5/10

Underwhelming start to Disney's 1962 live-action offerings. I didn't enjoy 'Moon Pilot'. It's far too talky for my liking, with pretty much 80/90% of the film filled with build-up to the 'main event' which ends up concluding all too quickly. There's slight mystery there with the secondary premise, but that's unfulfilled in favour of chit-chat. The cast don't give performances to be remembered. Tom Tryon is alright but mostly dull as Capt. Talbot. Dany Saval is OK as Lyrae, her role is barely developed in fairness - her overall shtick is being female, it seems. Brian Keith (Maj. Vanneman) and Edmond O'Brien (McClosky) standout most, but both overact from start-to-finish; especially the shouty Keith. The intrigued surrounding Lyrae is all I have to praise, to be honest. There's a potentially good film in there, but James Neilson and crew didn't realise it unfortunately. I'm sure we'll get a remake some day.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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