On the Threshold of Space (1956)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.435 |
Directed By
Robert D. Webb
Crew
Shimon Wincelberg
Robert D. Webb
Francis M. Cockrell
William Bloom
Lewis H. Creber
Ben Nye
Hugh S. Fowler
Stuart A. Reiss
Darryl F. Zanuck
Barbara McLean
Lyle R. Wheeler
Joseph MacDonald
Walter M. Scott
Lyn Murray
TOP CAST
Guy Madison
Capt. Jim Hollenbeck
Virginia Leith
Pat Lange
Dean Jagger
Dr. Hugo Thornton
John Hodiak
Maj. Ward Thomas
Martin Milner
Lt. Mort Glenn
Warren Stevens
Capt. Mike Bentley
King Calder
Lee Welch
Walter Coy
Lt. Col. Dick Masters
Ken Clark
Sgt. Ike Forbes
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