Toward the Unknown(1956)
Somewhere at a secluded U.S. Air Force Base lives a picked handful of very special men — the rocket pilots of outer space and the eerie experimental craft that rule the skies beyond the sky...
Toward the Unknown Synopsis
Tortured into a false confession while a POW in Korea, Major Lincoln Bond returns to active service as a test pilot. Determined to clear his name, Bond battles a hard-nosed base commander, prejudiced officers and his own insecurities.
Toward the Unknown (1956) is a drama and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on September 27, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars William Holden, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Leith and Charles McGraw. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Beirne Lay Jr.
- Producers:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Paul Baron
- Production:
- Toluca Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Toward the Unknown Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as Maj. Lincoln Bond
Lloyd Nolan
as Brig. Gen. Bill Banner
Virginia Leith
as Connie Mitchell
Charles McGraw
as Col. 'Mickey' McKee
Murray Hamilton
as Maj. Bromo Lee
Paul Fix
as Lt. Gen. Bryan Shelby
James Garner
as Lt. Col. Joe Craven
L.Q. Jones
as 2nd Lt. Sweeney
Karen Steele
as Polly Craven
Bartlett Robinson
as Sen. Black
Malcolm Atterbury
as Hank
Ralph Moody
as Harvey Gilbert
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Beirne Lay Jr., produced by Mervyn LeRoy.
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Toward the Unknown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Toward the Unknown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Toward the Unknown online?
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Toward the Unknown (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Toward the Unknown?
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The main cast of Toward the Unknown (1956) includes William Holden, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Leith, Charles McGraw and Murray Hamilton. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Toward the Unknown released?
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Toward the Unknown was released on September 27, 1956 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Toward the Unknown worth watching?
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Toward the Unknown (1956) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.