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Icarus

Synopsis

The story of British-American astronaut Mike Foale, and his real-life space adventure in the 1990s during which he overcame a series of crises aboard the Mir space station to become one of NASA’s most highly-respected astronauts to date.
The story is based on the book 'Way Station to the Stars', written by Foale’s father Colin, and first-hand personal accounts of events.

Details

Year: 2018
Type of film: Features
Director: Iain Softley
Producer: Kris Thykier, Iain Softley, Michael Maher
Screenwriter: Laurence Coriat (script), Iain Softley (script), Hilary Thompson (adaptation), Colin Foales (book)
Principal cast: Mike Foale

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Pre-production

Production Company

UK, US coproduction

Archery Pictures (UK), Forthcoming Films (UK), Start Motion Pictures (US)

Archery Pictures

3 Archery Close
London
W2 2BE

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Forthcoming Films

Sarah Curtis
46 Lamont Road
London
SW10 0HX

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