The American Astronaut
Jan 20, 2001 | IMDB 6.7
91 min Watch NowAction, Comedy, Science Fiction, Music
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. Including music by alternative rock group The Billy Nayer Show, this film began life as a live show with a loyal following.
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Eraserhead
Life of Brian
Solaris
A Fish Called Wanda
Mission to Mars
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Carry On Up the Khyber
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The Man from Hong Kong
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28 Days Later
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
A Clockwork Orange
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IMDB 8.1 | Jan , 1964
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