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Unidentified Flying Oddball

Original title: The Spaceman and King Arthur
  • 1979
  • G
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.3K
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Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979)
An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur.
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An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur.An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur.An astronaut and his android double travel back to the time of King Arthur.

  • Director
    • Russ Mayberry
  • Writers
    • Don Tait
    • Mark Twain
  • Stars
    • Dennis Dugan
    • Jim Dale
    • Ron Moody
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Russ Mayberry
    • Writers
      • Don Tait
      • Mark Twain
    • Stars
      • Dennis Dugan
      • Jim Dale
      • Ron Moody
    • 18User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Dennis Dugan
    Dennis Dugan
    • Tom Trimble
    Jim Dale
    Jim Dale
    • Sir Mordred
    Ron Moody
    Ron Moody
    • Merlin
    Kenneth More
    Kenneth More
    • King Arthur
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Sir Gawain
    • (as John le Mesurier)
    Rodney Bewes
    Rodney Bewes
    • Clarence
    Sheila White
    Sheila White
    • Alisande
    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Senator Milburn
    Cyril Shaps
    Cyril Shaps
    • Dr. Zimmerman
    Kevin Brennan
    Kevin Brennan
    • Winston
    Ewen Solon
    Ewen Solon
    • Watkins
    Pat Roach
    Pat Roach
    • Oaf
    Reg Lye
    Reg Lye
    • Prisoner
    Bruce Boa
    Bruce Boa
    • Air Force Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Al Lampert
    • NASA Technician
    • (uncredited)
    Derek Suthern
    • NASA VIP
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Russ Mayberry
    • Writers
      • Don Tait
      • Mark Twain
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    • Trivia
      This was Kenneth More's final film before his death on July 12, 1982 at the age of 67.
    • Goofs
      When Tom is flying during the battle scene near the end, wires that are holding the jet are clearly visible in several shots.
    • Quotes

      Hermes: [Discussing Sandie at film's end] What on earth are you going to do with her?

      Tom Trimble: You mean what am I going to do with her on Earth? Live happily ever after. Isn't that what you're supposed to do in a situation like this?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Magical World of Disney: The Spaceman and King Arthur: Part 1 (1982)

    User reviews18

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    5/10
    An Oddball of a Film
    This movie certainly has its moments. It's quirky and weird, with some truly original scenes, which is what makes it intriguing. Unfortunately, that is the only thing that is good about it, and it's not enough to keep it entertaining for its entire runtime.

    Those little bits of weirdness might work better in a short film, but ultimately I was bored with this feature very quickly. The acting is bad and the goofiness of the whole thing gets annoying after a few minutes. Do not recommend.
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    • socrates4
    • Apr 17, 2020

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Spaceman in King Arthur's Court
    • Filming locations
      • Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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