2001: A Space Travesty 2000

Overview

Released in the year 2000, 2001: A Space Travesty is a satirical science fiction comedy film directed by Allan A. Goldstein. The movie features a cast that includes Leslie Nielsen, Ophelie Winter, Peter Egan, and Ezio Greggio. The film includes a few sequences that satirize elements of 2001: A Space Odyssey, though it is not focused on parodying that film alone. The story begins when odd reports are received through official channels stating that the President of the United States is being held captive on a secret international moon base called Vegan. The reports further state that the president has been replaced on Earth by a clone. In response to this situation, the United States Marshall Service immediately sends their best man, Dix, on the mission to handle the crisis. The production falls under the comedy, science fiction, and action genres, carrying a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, and received a rating of R upon its release in the United States.