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Moon Pilot

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After Capt. Richmond Talbot (Tom Tryon) is selected to be the first astronaut on the moon, the U.S. government begins shadowing him to ensure that enemy operatives don't learn about his mission. Richard's superiors monitor his every move and become suspicious when alluring foreigner Lyrae (Dany Saval) begins to follow him. Richard knows that the mysterious woman means well, but he's a bit surprised to find out she hails not from a different country -- but from another galaxy altogether.
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Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Silly '60s Disney comedy, but better than most in its genre. Rated: 3/5 Sep 1, 2006 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 14, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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r 9 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. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very cute, I absolutely loved the French actress playing the alien. Sweet romantic movie :) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member A nice classic Disney movie. Clean, with some humor and a little romance. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Great fun! You'll never forget the song "The Seven Moons of Beta Lyrae". I'm not familiar with the actor Tom Tryon, but he was really amusing in the lead role. (First and only viewing - 11/13/2011) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute early 60's Disney flick with a slight sci-fi twist ... guaranteed to make you smile at least once and leave any troubles behind ... often forgotten by Disney enthusiasts, but the cast was great ... and the story simply pleasing ... worth a viewing ... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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James Neilson

Director

Tom Tryon

Capt. Richmond Talbot

Brian Keith

Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman

Edmond O'Brien

McClosky

Dany Saval

Lyrae

Bob Sweeney

Sen. Henry McGuire
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Synopsis After Capt. Richmond Talbot (Tom Tryon) is selected to be the first astronaut on the moon, the U.S. government begins shadowing him to ensure that enemy operatives don't learn about his mission. Richard's superiors monitor his every move and become suspicious when alluring foreigner Lyrae (Dany Saval) begins to follow him. Richard knows that the mysterious woman means well, but he's a bit surprised to find out she hails not from a different country -- but from another galaxy altogether.
Director
James Neilson
Screenwriter
Maurice Tombragel
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 38m
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