Unidentified Flying Oddball facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Unidentified Flying Oddball |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Russ Mayberry |
| Produced by | Ron Miller |
| Written by | Don Tait |
| Starring | Dennis Dugan Jim Dale Ron Moody Kenneth More John Le Mesurier |
| Music by | Ron Goodwin |
| Cinematography | Paul Beeson |
| Editing by | Peter Boita |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | July 19, 1979 (London) August 3, 1979 (Los Angeles) |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5.25 million |
Imagine a space traveler from the future landing in the time of knights and castles! Unidentified Flying Oddball is a fun 1979 movie from Walt Disney Productions. In the United Kingdom, it was known as The Spaceman and King Arthur. Later, in the U.S., it was called A Spaceman in King Arthur’s Court. This film is based on a classic book by Mark Twain called A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. It tells the story of Tom Trimble, a NASA worker played by Dennis Dugan. He accidentally travels through time with his robot friend, Hermes, who looks just like him!
The Story: A Spaceman in King Arthur's Court
The adventure begins when Tom Trimble's NASA spacecraft goes super fast. It travels faster than the speed of light! This incredible speed sends Tom and his robot pal, Hermes, back in time. They land right in King Arthur’s famous kingdom of Camelot.
Tom and Hermes are from the 20th century. They have amazing technology that seems like magic to the people of Camelot. They use their modern gadgets to help King Arthur. Why? Because the evil Sir Mordred and the magician Merlin are trying to take over the throne! Can a spaceman and his robot save the day in ancient times? You'll have to watch to find out!
Meet the Cast
This movie features a talented group of actors who bring the characters to life. Here are some of the main stars:
- Dennis Dugan as Tom Trimble and Hermes (the robot)
- Jim Dale as the sneaky Sir Mordred
- Ron Moody as the powerful magician Merlin
- Kenneth More as the legendary King Arthur
- John Le Mesurier as the brave Sir Gawain
- Rodney Bewes as Clarence
- Sheila White as Alisande, also known as "Sandy"
- Robert Beatty as Senator Milburn
- Cyril Shaps as Dr. Zimmerman
- Kevin Brennan as Winston
- Ewen Solon as Watkins
- Pat Roach as Oaf
- Reg Lye as Prisoner
Another Trip to King Arthur's Court
Did you know this story was made into another movie? Disney made a film called A Kid in King Arthur’s Court in 1995. It's also based on the same Mark Twain novel.
This remake follows a similar idea. A modern American boy travels back in time to the 6th century. He ends up in King Arthur’s Camelot, just like Tom Trimble. The boy also impresses everyone with his future technology. Interestingly, Ron Moody plays Merlin again in this movie. But this time, his character is much kinder and more helpful!
