Stowaway to the Moon
Originally released in 1975. Stowaway to the Moon is a family/science fiction film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Starring Lloyd Bridges, Jeremy Slate, and Jim McMullan
Synopsis
E.J. Mackernutt, Jr., an 11-year-old boy who has always been fascinated by space and astronauts, sneaks into Cape Kennedy and becomes a stowaway on a spaceship scheduled for a lunar landing. After he is discovered, NASA at first cancels the landing, but E.J. and the astronauts convince them to go forward with it. Problems arise when one of the astronauts is incapacitated by illness and the other two are stranded on the moon's surface, but E.J. is able to command the space capsule and save the day.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Bridges
as Charlie Englehardt
Jeremy Slate
as Astronaut Capt. Rick Lawrence
Jim McMullan
as Astronaut Ben Pelham
Morgan Paull
as Astronaut Dave Anderson
Michael Link
as Eli 'E.J.' Mackernutt, Jr.
John Carradine
as Jacob Avril
Jack Callahan
as Dr. Jack Smathers
Charles Conrad
as Himself
Walter Brooke
as Whitehead
Keene Curtis
as Tom Estes
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- A MOR-Film Fare
- Alan Neuman Productions
- 20th Century Fox Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stowaway to the Moon about?
E.J. Mackernutt, Jr., an 11-year-old boy who has always been fascinated by space and astronauts, sneaks into Cape Kennedy and becomes a stowaway on a spaceship scheduled for a lunar landing. After ...
Who directed Stowaway to the Moon?
Stowaway to the Moon was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is Stowaway to the Moon?
Stowaway to the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Stowaway to the Moon released?
Stowaway to the Moon was released on January 10, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stowaway to the Moon?
The main cast of Stowaway to the Moon includes Lloyd Bridges, Jeremy Slate, Jim McMullan, Morgan Paull, Michael Link.