Sergeant Deadhead

A bumbling soldier whose antics land him in the guardhouse. After escaping with Private McEvoy, he accidentally hides in a rocket and is blasted into space with a chimpanzee. His return as a national hero inflates his ego and blurs the line between hero and celebrity, setting up a showdown with Donovan for his own life and wedding plans.

A suave double who steps into Deadhead’s place as part of a larger ruse surrounding the wedding and public appearances. His presence heightens the confusion between who is real and who is pretending, making him a pivotal piece of the impersonation plot.

The fiancée of Deadhead who worries about marrying him while he’s in the guardhouse. She endures the chaos of the publicity machine and hopes for a hopeful future, remaining loyal even as the truth about Deadhead’s adventures unfolds.

Deadhead’s ally who helps orchestrate an escape from the guardhouse. He becomes the catalyst for the chaotic chain of events that leads to the space launch and the subsequent impersonation plot.

A stern military official who manipulates the narrative—claiming Deadhead volunteered for the mission—and drives the staged wedding and public appearances. He represents the authority that tries to harness Deadhead’s fame for institutional prestige.

The Navy Captain allied with General Fogg, coordinating the public relations angle and the pursuit of Deadhead’s celebrity status. His role highlights the overlap between military formality and showbiz spectacle.

The figure of national authority who becomes entangled in the mistaken identity and hijinks when MPs arrest the President while trying on Deadhead’s space helmet. His presence underscores the film’s satirical take on power and publicity.