On the Threshold of Space

On the Threshold of Space

They Soar to Glory!... The Flying Scientists of the U.S. Air Force!

1956•1h 38m•4.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.0/10(1)

In the early stages of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck undergoes any experiment needed to ensure success in the new Air Force branch -- even though he's not required to be a subject in the tests. Always remaining a constant source of support, his wife, Pat, accepts his unwavering commitment to scientific progress. When Maj. Ward Thomas becomes the new head of the program, Hollenbeck must convince him of the necessity of taking the extra steps.

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20th Century Fox

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Guy Madison

Guy Madison

Capt. Jim Hollenbeck

Virginia Leith

Virginia Leith

Pat Lange

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Dr. Hugo Thornton

John Hodiak

John Hodiak

Maj. Ward Thomas

Martin Milner

Martin Milner

Lt. Mort Glenn

Warren Stevens

Warren Stevens

Capt. Mike Bentley

King Calder

King Calder

Lee Welch

Walter Coy

Walter Coy

Lt. Col. Dick Masters

Ken Clark

Ken Clark

Sgt. Ike Forbes

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