The Mouse on the Moon (1963)

  • NR
  • 06/17/1963 (US)
  • Comedy, Science Fiction
  • 1h 25m

Stop shooting at our moon!

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.

Richard Lester

Director

Michael Pertwee

Screenplay

Leonard Wibberley

Novel

Cast

Margaret Rutherford's headshot

Margaret Rutherford

Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII
Ron Moody's headshot

Ron Moody

Prime Minister Rupert Mountjoy
Bernard Cribbins's headshot

Bernard Cribbins

Vincent Mountjoy
David Kossoff's headshot

David Kossoff

Professor Kokintz
June Ritchie's headshot

June Ritchie

Cynthia
Terry-Thomas's headshot

Terry-Thomas

Maurice Spender
John Le Mesurier's headshot

John Le Mesurier

British Delegate
John Phillips's headshot

John Phillips

Bracewell - U.S. Delegate

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