Man in the Moon (1960)
William is an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group interested in researching the common cold. He is soon fired and offered a job by the nearby National Atomic Research Center where they figure anyone who could fail at being a guinea pig is just what they need. They con William into thinking he will continue his guinea pig career by testing out some equipment for them before they send a group of astronauts to the moon.
Director:
Basil Dearden
Writers:
Michael Relph, Bryan Forbes.
![]() |
Kenneth More as William Blood |
![]() |
Shirley Anne Field as Polly |
![]() |
Norman Bird as Herbert |
![]() |
Michael Hordern as Dr. Davidson |
![]() |
John Glyn-Jones as Dr. Wilmot |
![]() |
Charles Gray as Leo |
![]() |
Bernard Horsfall as Rex |
![]() |
Bruce Boa as Roy |
![]() |
Noel Purcell as Prosecutor |
![]() |
Ed Devereaux as Storekeeper |
![]() |
John Phillips as Professor Stephens |
![]() |
Edward Burnham as Test Chamber Scientist |
![]() |
Jeremy Lloyd as Jaguar Driver |
| Writing | Michael Relph | Screenplay |
| Writing | Bryan Forbes | Screenplay |
| Production | Michael Relph | Producer |
| Directing | Basil Dearden | Director |
| Sound | Philip Green | Music |