Moon Pilot_
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
Starring
Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Google Play
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Moon Pilot was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Overview
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various ...
Moon Pilot is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Tom Tryon
Capt. Richmond Talbot
Brian Keith
Maj. Gen. John M. Vanneman
Edmond O'Brien
McClosky aka 'Mac'
Dany Saval
Lyrae
Bob Sweeney
Sen. Henry McGuire
Tommy Kirk
Walter Talbot
Kent Smith
Secretary of the Air Force
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Talbot
Nancy Kulp
Nutritionist Officer
Bert Remsen
Brennan
Harp McGuire
Federal Security Driver
Simon Scott
Medical Officer
Robert Brubaker
Space Flight Technician (uncredited)
WD
Walt Davis
Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Colonel (uncredited)
Sally Field
Beatnik Girl in Lineup (uncredited)
MG
Michael Garrett
Control Board Technician (uncredited)
Bob Hastings
Motorist (uncredited)
JH
Jonathan Hole
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
John Holland
Joe McCord (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Moon Pilot about?
An Air Force captain inadvertently volunteers to make the first manned flight around the moon. He immediately falls under the watchful protection of various security agencies, but despite all their precautions, a young woman who may be an enemy spy succeeds in making contact with the captain. The captain eventually discovers that this woman is not an enemy but rather a friend from a very unusual source.
How long is Moon Pilot?
Moon Pilot has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Moon Pilot?
The cast of Moon Pilot includes Tom Tryon, Brian Keith, Edmond O'Brien, Dany Saval, Bob Sweeney.
What is the rating of Moon Pilot?
Moon Pilot has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Family
Science Fiction