Rocket to the Moon (5 May 1986)

In 1938 New York, a dentist finds his business failing and his marriage on the rocks. Turning 40, he is a hen-pecked husband with little drive left for success. That is, until he starts ... See full summary »

Director:

John Jacobs

Writer:

Clifford Odets (play)

Stars:

Connie Booth, Judy Davis, William Hootkins

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Connie Booth	...	Belle Stark
Judy Davis	...	Cleo
William Hootkins	...	Phil Cooper
John Malkovich	...	Ben Stark
Ian McShane	...	Willy Wax
Eli Wallach	...	Mr. Prince
Edward Wiley	...	Frenchy

Storyline

In 1938 New York, a dentist finds his business failing and his marriage on the rocks. Turning 40, he is a hen-pecked husband with little drive left for success. That is, until he starts getting involved with his lively assistant, a free spirit with a penchant for tall tales and a hidden loneliness. Receiving encouragement from his own father-in-law, the two find comfort in each other's attention.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1986 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

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