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.
On the Threshold of Space (1956) is a drama film directed by Robert D. Webb, released on March 29, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Guy Madison, Virginia Leith, Dean Jagger and John Hodiak. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
Guy Madison
as Capt. Jim Hollenbeck
Virginia Leith
as Pat Lange
Dean Jagger
as Dr. Hugo Thornton
John Hodiak
as Maj. Ward Thomas
Martin Milner
as Lt. Mort Glenn
Warren Stevens
as Capt. Mike Bentley
King Calder
as Lee Welch
Walter Coy
as Lt. Col. Dick Masters
Ken Clark
as Sgt. Ike Forbes
Directed by Robert D. Webb, written by Shimon Wincelberg and Francis M. Cockrell, produced by William Bloom.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
Can you imagine a movie made nowadays with an introduction from some high-flying military type telling us, in the most imperious of tones, that the impending movie really "is" the future? Well we have one here, as Guy Madison ("Hollenbeck") trials an experimental ejector seat that has an habit of breaking the shoulder of anyone who uses it at altitude; else it spins round and round enough to render you just as dead…
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The main cast of On the Threshold of Space (1956) includes Guy Madison, Virginia Leith, Dean Jagger, John Hodiak and Martin Milner. The film was directed by Robert D. Webb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
On the Threshold of Space was released on March 29, 1956 and runs for 1h 38m.
On the Threshold of Space (1956) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
