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The Mouse on the Moon (1963)

The Mouse on the Moon (1963)

Science Fiction Comedy

Stop shooting at our moon!

Release Date: 1963, May 7
Directors: Richard Lester
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Walter Shenson Films, Walter Shenson Films, United Artists, United Artists
Cast: Anthony Lang, Fred Wood, John Le Mesurier, Robert Haynes, Reg Thomason, John Bluthal, Ed Bishop, Kevin Scott, Terry Thomas, Bill Edwards, Laurence Herder, Robin Bailey

Overview:

Sequel to The Mouse that Roared; The Tiny Country of Grand Fenwick has a hot water problem in the castle. To get the money necessary to put in a new set of plumbing, they request foreign aid from the U.S. for Space Research. The Russians then send aid as well to show that they too are for the internationalization of space. While the grand Duke is dreaming of hot baths, their one scientist is slapping together a rocket. The U.S. and Soviets get wind of the impending launch and try and beat them to the moon.

Keywords:

fictitious country space research