The film focuses on the thoughts inside the head of a man, an astronaut scheduled to go to the Moon. As he ponders the flight, he laments having an “ordinary” name he fears will not resonate throughout history. His thoughts lead him to consider some of the pioneers of flight-Icarus and his wings, the Montgolfier brothers and their balloon and the Wright brothers and heavier than air flight.
Icarus Montgolfier Wright (1962) is a science fiction, animation and drama film directed by Osmond Evans, released on August 22, 1962 with a runtime of 16m. It stars James Whitmore and Ross Martin. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Directed by Osmond Evans, written by Ray Bradbury, George Clayton Johnson and Ray Bradbury, produced by Jules Engel.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
“Jedediah Prentiss". What kind of a name is that? That is a problem faced by one of the astronauts preparing to board a space rocket to the moon in 1970. If he doesn't have a memorable name, who will ever remember him? This sets him thinking back through the history of aviation, and at it's famed pioneers from Icarus and his waxen wings through Montgolfier's ballooning and thence the Wright brother's first powered…
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The main cast of Icarus Montgolfier Wright (1962) includes James Whitmore and Ross Martin. The film was directed by Osmond Evans. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Icarus Montgolfier Wright was released on August 22, 1962 and runs for 16m.
Icarus Montgolfier Wright (1962) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
