The American Astronaut

The American Astronaut

Space is a lonely town

NR 2001 · 92 min · ★ 6.9 · Music, Science Fiction, Adventure, Western, Comedy

Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl.

Directed by Cory McAbee · Written by Cory McAbee

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