Sergeant Deadhead
"It's the FUNNIEST Collection of NUTS Ever Assembled on a LAUNCHING PAD!"
Originally released in 1965. Sergeant Deadhead is a comedy/music film. directed by Norman Taurog.
Starring Frankie Avalon, Deborah Walley, and Cesar Romero
Synopsis
An astronaut goes into space with a chimpanzee. When they return to Earth after their orbit, it is discovered that the chimp has the brains of the astronaut, and the astronaut has the brains of the chimp. Complications ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Avalon
as Sergeant Deadhead / Sergeant Donovan
Deborah Walley
as Airman Lucy Turner
Cesar Romero
as Admiral Stoneham
Fred Clark
as General Fogg
Gale Gordon
as Captain Weiskopf
Harvey Lembeck
as Airman McEvoy
John Ashley
as Airman Filroy
Buster Keaton
as Airman Blinken
Reginald Gardiner
as Lt. Comm. Talbott
Pat Buttram
as The President
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sergeant Deadhead about?
An astronaut goes into space with a chimpanzee. When they return to Earth after their orbit, it is discovered that the chimp has the brains of the astronaut, and the astronaut has the brains of the...
Who directed Sergeant Deadhead?
Sergeant Deadhead was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Sergeant Deadhead?
Sergeant Deadhead has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sergeant Deadhead released?
Sergeant Deadhead was released on August 18, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sergeant Deadhead?
The main cast of Sergeant Deadhead includes Frankie Avalon, Deborah Walley, Cesar Romero, Fred Clark, Gale Gordon.