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The American Astronaut
The American Astronaut

The American Astronaut

Space is a lonely town

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ActionComedyScience FictionMusic

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Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl. Including music by alternative rock group The Billy Nayer Show, this film began life as a live show with a loyal following.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

20 January 2001

Country

United States of America

Cast

Joshua Taylor

Joshua Taylor

Blueberry Pirate

Greg Russell Cook

Greg Russell Cook

The Boy Who Actually Saw a Woman's Breast

Rocco Sisto

Rocco Sisto

Professor Hess

Cory McAbee

Cory McAbee

The Silverminer

James Ransone

James Ransone

Bodysuit

Annie Golden

Annie Golden

Cloris

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