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On the Threshold of Space (1956)

NR · 1956-03-29 · 1h 38m · EN
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They Soar to Glory!... The Flying Scientists of the U.S. Air Force!

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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Francis M. CockrellWriterRobert D. WebbDirectorShimon WincelbergWriter

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Guy MadisonGuy MadisonCapt. Jim HollenbeckVirginia LeithVirginia LeithPat LangeDean JaggerDean JaggerDr. Hugo ThorntonJohn HodiakJohn HodiakMaj. Ward ThomasMartin MilnerMartin MilnerLt. Mort GlennWarren StevensWarren StevensCapt. Mike BentleyKing CalderKing CalderLee WelchWalter CoyWalter CoyLt. Col. Dick MastersKen ClarkKen ClarkSgt. Ike Forbes

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U.s. air forceSpace flightsUnited states air force

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityU S Air Force · Space Flights · United States Air ForceVisual styleSpace FlightsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference323618Actor preference356744 · 159819 · 159666

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What is On the Threshold of Space about?

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.

How long is On the Threshold of Space?

On the Threshold of Space has a runtime of 98 minutes.