Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
1993 | 58m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Rob Mikuriya |
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| Writer: | Willie Reale, Rob Mikuriya |
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| Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 30, 1993 |
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| Director: | Rob Mikuriya |
| Writer: | Willie Reale, Rob Mikuriya |
| Genres: | Family, Comedy |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Dec 17, 2025 Entered: Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
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| Raymond Cruz | Arturo |
| Kathy Bates | Lunar Mom |
| Vincent Schiavelli | Miner |
| Rodney A. Grant | Lunar Commish |
| Jackée Harry | Charmayne |
| Jeffrey Tambor | Dr. Stockton |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic | Giles Standish |
| Esai Morales | Kenny |
| Pat Morita | Cap |
| Sheila Tousey | Annie |
| Jesse Ventura | DMV Testee |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Rowdy Udall |
| Edie McClurg | DMV Clerk |
| Ken Medlock | Baseball Pitcher |
| Kay Bess | Voice |
| Joseph Cousins | Lunar Kid #1 |
| Christian Cousins | Lunar Kid #2 |
| Name | Job |
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| Willie Reale | Writer |
| John T. Davis | Editor |
| Rob Mikuriya | Director, Writer |
| David Trulli | Cinematography |
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