James May at the Edge of Space(2009)
James May at the Edge of Space Synopsis
James May always wanted to be an astronaut. Now, 40 years after the first Apollo landings, he gets a chance to fly to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane. But first he has to undergo three gruelling days of training with the US Air Force and learn to use a space suit to stay alive in air so thin it can kill in an instant. He discovers that during the flight there are only two people higher than him, and they are both real astronauts on the International Space Station.
James May at the Edge of Space (2009) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Paul King, released on June 20, 2009 with a runtime of 30m. It stars James May and John Cabigas. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul King
- Producers:
- Paul King
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
James May at the Edge of Space Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Paul King, produced by Paul King.
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James May at the Edge of Space Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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James May at the Edge of Space – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in James May at the Edge of Space?
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The main cast of James May at the Edge of Space (2009) includes James May and John Cabigas. The film was directed by Paul King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James May at the Edge of Space released?
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James May at the Edge of Space was released on June 20, 2009 and runs for 30m.
Is James May at the Edge of Space worth watching?
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James May at the Edge of Space (2009) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.