Man in Outer Space

An upholsterer who is preparing a rocket for takeoff accidentally jettisons himself into space and returns to Earth 500 years later with an alien companion who wishes to learn more about the human race.

Directed by Oldřich Lipský, Man in Outer Space leans on a strong ensemble — Miloš Kopecký, Radovan Lukavský, Otomar Krejča — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1962.