Stowaway to the Moon (1975): Cast & Plot
Stowaway to the Moon is a 1975 sci-fi family film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Michael Link as Eli 'E.J.' Mackernutt, Jr., Barbara Faulkner and Stephen Rogers. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A MOR-Film Fare
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stowaway to the Moon About?
The premise of Stowaway to the Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
E.J. Mackernutt, Jr., an 11‑year‑old space fan, sneaks onto a NASA launch pad at Cape Kennedy and hides on a lunar‑bound spacecraft. Discovered, NASA aborts, but the boy and the crew persuade officials to continue. When an astronaut falls ill and two are stranded on the Moon, E.J. remotely pilots the capsule and rescues the mission.
Stowaway to the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- apollo program
- nasa
- based on novel
- psychotronic film
- space travel
- astronaut
- stowaway
- stowaway in space
- outer space
- moon
Stowaway to the Moon Cast & Characters
Michael Link leads the cast as Eli 'E.J.' Mackernutt, Jr., with Barbara Faulkner as Mrs. Mary Mackernutt and Stephen Rogers as Joey Williams. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew V. McLaglen
- Michael Link as Eli 'E.J.' Mackernutt, Jr.
- Barbara Faulkner as Mrs. Mary Mackernutt
- Stephen Rogers as Joey Williams
- Edward Faulkner as Eli Mackernutt, Sr.
Also Starring in Stowaway to the Moon
· 10 more- Jim McMullan Astronaut Ben Pelham
- John Carradine Jacob Avril
- Lloyd Bridges Charlie Englehardt
- Jeremy Slate Astronaut Capt. Rick Lawrence
- Morgan Paull Astronaut Dave Anderson
- Walter Brooke Whitehead
- Jon Cedar Hans Hartman
- Keene Curtis Tom Estes
- Jack Callahan Dr. Jack Smathers
- Charles Conrad Themselves
More from Andrew V. McLaglen
More films directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, best-rated first: ffolkes, McLintock!, Cahill U.S. Marshal and The Last Hard Men.
Stowaway to the Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Stowaway to the Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
, Michael Link is an 11-year-old boy in Titusville, Florida who dreams of traveling beyond Earth. His best friend Joey Williams, Stephen Rogers, helps him sneak into the nearby Kennedy Space Center, dressed in a makeshift hard hat and security paraphernalia, carrying a toolbox as if he belongs there. The two boys slip past the workers and hide inside a trash compartment in the command module Camelot atop the Saturn V rocket, waiting for the crew to arrive for the scheduled Project Apollo flight to the Moon. When a last‑minute overweight reading is logged—an 87‑pound discrepancy that no one can fully explain—the team decides not to delay the launch, and the countdown continues. J. has stowed away. But the gate staff remain unconvinced.
Full summary
The whole story of Stowaway to the Moon, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nickname of the 11‑year‑old boy who stows away on the Apollo‑style mission?
Cars in Stowaway to the Moon
7 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Impala and the 1971 Ford Custom.
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1970 Buick Skylark Background role -
1974 Dodge Charger Background role
Stowaway to the Moon Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Clandestino para a Lua” and “Abenteuer im Weltraum”.
- Also known as
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- Clandestino para a Lua
- Abenteuer im Weltraum
- 月球偷渡者
- Passager pour la Lune
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Moon Pilot, The Stowaway and Destination Moon.
Stowaway to the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stowaway to the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stowaway to the Moon?
Stowaway to the Moon runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Stowaway to the Moon released?
Stowaway to the Moon was released on January 10, 1975.
Who directed Stowaway to the Moon?
Stowaway to the Moon was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
More films by Andrew V. McLaglen Who is in the cast of Stowaway to the Moon?
Stowaway to the Moon stars Michael Link as Eli 'E.J.' Mackernutt, Jr., Barbara Faulkner as Mrs. Mary Mackernutt and Stephen Rogers as Joey Williams, among 14 credited actors.
Does Stowaway to the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Stowaway to the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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