Rocket to the Moon
Brief Synopsis
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An adaptation of Clifford Odet's 1938 play, set in a dentist's office in New York City on a hot summer day. Ben Stark, the dentist, feels that his life has come to a standstill, with his clinging wife, Belle, and his alluring secretary, Cleo, adding to his distress. Stark begins to live spontaneousl
Cast & Crew
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John L. Jacobs
Director
Judy Davis
Ian Mcshane
John Malkovich
Edward Wiley
Connie Booth
Film Details
Also Known As
American Playhouse (05/05/86)
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
An adaptation of Clifford Odet's 1938 play, set in a dentist's office in New York City on a hot summer day. Ben Stark, the dentist, feels that his life has come to a standstill, with his clinging wife, Belle, and his alluring secretary, Cleo, adding to his distress. Stark begins to live spontaneously as he begins a torrid affair with Cleo, and he comes to terms with his life, his desire, and the distance in between as this tale of conscience and compromise enfolds.
Director
John L. Jacobs
Director
Crew
Colin Brewer
Camera Operator
Graham Carr
Editor
Kirk D'amico
Coproducer
Eileen Diss
Other
Roy Drysdale
Sound
Steven Fox
Other
Wendy Freeman
Makeup Supervisor
Martin Hawkins
Camera Operator
Sharon Howard-field
Casting Director
Tony Keene
Camera Operator
Lindsay Law
Executive Producer
Jean Lorenzi
Continuity
Jean Lorenzi
Production Assistant
Deborah Moldow
Production Coordinator
Wesley Moore
Writer (Adaptation)
Stephen Morley
Photography
Clifford Odets
Play As Source Material
Derek Pennell
Camera Operator
Jane Robinson
Costume Designer
Sue Robinson
Assistant
Chris Saunders
Camera Operator
Dennis Sippings
Technical Operations Manager
Roz Storey
Visual Effects
John Treays
Lighting Director
Jane Vass
Stage Manager
Janet Walker
Executive Producer
Jeremy Wallington
Executive Producer
John H. Williams
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
American Playhouse (05/05/86)
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
