The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Sequel to The Mouse that Roared; The Tiny Country of Grand Fenwick has a hot water problem in the castle. To get the money necessary to put in a new set of plumbing, they request foreign aid from the U.S. for Space Research. The Russians then send aid as well to show that they too are for the internationalization of space. While the grand Duke is dreaming of hot baths, their one scientist is slapping together a rocket. The U.S. and Soviets get wind of the impending launch and try and beat them to the moon.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
32 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard LesterDirector
- Michael PertweeScreenplay
- Ron GrainerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Margaret RutherfordGrand Duchess Gloriana XIII
- Ron MoodyPrime Minister Rupert Mountjoy
- Bernard CribbinsVincent Mountjoy
- David KossoffProfessor Kokintz
- Terry-ThomasMaurice Spender
- June RitchieCynthia
- John Le MesurierBritish Delegate
- John PhillipsBracewell - U.S. Delegate
- Eric BarkerM.I.5. Man
- Roddy McMillanBenter
- Tom AldredgeWendover
- Michael TrubshaweBritish Aide
Stills
Themes
fictitious countryspace research