The American Astronaut


1h 33m 2001

Brief Synopsis

An outer space musical which follows the adventures of an interplanetary trader, Samuel Curtis, through his Homeric intergalactic journey to provide the all-female population of Venus with a suitable singular male, all the while being pursued by the cold-blooded and childish killer, Professor Hess,

Film Details

Also Known As
American Astronaut
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Musical
Western
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
Artistic License Films
Location
Hoboken, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey, USA; New York City, New York, USA; Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

An outer space musical which follows the adventures of an interplanetary trader, Samuel Curtis, through his Homeric intergalactic journey to provide the all-female population of Venus with a suitable singular male, all the while being pursued by the cold-blooded and childish killer, Professor Hess, an enigmatic figure from his past.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Astronaut
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Musical
Western
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
Artistic License Films
Location
Hoboken, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey, USA; New York City, New York, USA; Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the special jury award from the 2001 Florida Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall October 12, 2001

Released in United States November 2, 2001

Released in United States November 9, 2001

Released in United States November 16, 2001

Released in United States on Video February 22, 2005

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States January 2001

Released in United States May 2001

Released in United States June 2001

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (New American Cinema) May 24 - June 17, 2001.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 - October 12, 2001.

Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City May 2-8, 2001.

Shown at Florida Film Festival June 8-17, 2001.

Feature directorial debut for short filmmaker Cory McAbee.

Began shooting January 31, 2000.

Completed shooting March 1, 2000.

Released in United States Fall October 12, 2001 (NY)

Released in United States November 2, 2001 (San Francisco)

Released in United States November 9, 2001 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States November 16, 2001 (Seattle)

Released in United States on Video February 22, 2005

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (New American Cinema) May 24 - June 17, 2001.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 - October 12, 2001.)

Released in United States January 2001 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Dramatic Competition) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 2001.)

Released in United States May 2001 (Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City May 2-8, 2001.)

Released in United States June 2001 (Shown at Florida Film Festival June 8-17, 2001.)