Arthur O'Connell

A revealing look into the hearts and minds of a select group of Kansas townfolk over Labour Day weekend, this simple, yet poignant story stars William Holden as an itinerant drifter who swings into town, stirring up trouble and awakening the dormant libido of Kim Novak.

Royal Fleming is a carnival worker who runs a spaceship ride for kids. Concerned about his future, Royal's dad sends an application to NASA on his behalf. After being accepted, Royal sets out for Florida…only to discover his new job involves sweeping floors, not space travel. But when NASA learns of Russia's plans to put a civilian into orbit, they choose Royal to man its own experimental flight!