The Spaceman and King Arthur is a movie from 1979 that is a mix of adventure and comedy. It tells the story of an astronaut and his android double who time-travel back to the era of King Arthur. With the backdrop of this classic period, the movie comes alive with actors like Dennis Dugan, Jim Dale, and Ron Moody taking the lead roles.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of this movie took place in different locations in England. The scenes were shot at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, Newcastle University in Tyne & Wear, and Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dennis Dugan | Tom Trimble |
| Jim Dale | Sir Mordred |
| Ron Moody | Merlin |
| Kenneth More | King Arthur |
| Rodney Bewes | Clarence |
| Sheila White | Alisande |
| Robert Beatty | Senator Milburn |
| Cyril Shaps | Dr. Zimmerman |
| Kevin Brennan | Winston |
| Ewen Solon | Watkins |
| Pat Roach | Oaf |
| Reg Lye | Prisoner |
| Bruce Boa | Air Force Officer (uncredited) |
| Al Lampert | NASA Technician (uncredited) |
| Derek Suthern | NASA VIP (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on the 26th of July, 1979.
- It is a comedy-adventure movie that runs for a duration of 1 hour, 33 minutes.
- The director of the movie is Russ Mayberry.
- The plot is based on a screenplay written by Don Tait and Mark Twain.
- Major characters are played by Dennis Dugan (Tom Trimble), Jim Dale (Sir Mordred), and Ron Moody (Merlin).
- The film production was managed by Walt Disney Productions.
- The movie is also known by other titles such as Unidentified Flying Oddball and A Spaceman in King Arthur’s Court.
- Fun fact: The Stardust ship prop from the movie is currently displayed at Blackgang Chine, a theme park on the Isle of Wight in the UK. It’s now only available for outdoor viewing.
- Another interesting trivia is that the wires used to hold the jet in the final battle scene of the movie are clearly visible in certain shots.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
- Latitude: 55.4155828
- Longitude: -1.7059204
- Place ID: ChIJDbwj7eAAfkgRQfaQspg6eAg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alnwick NE66 1NQ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, UK
- Latitude: 54.9791871
- Longitude: -1.6146608
- Place ID: ChIJg2Eu1c1wfkgRfccMhQHrRcE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
