X-15(1961)
The Rocket Ship That Challenged Outer Space!
X-15 Synopsis
X-15 is a 1961 movie that tells a fictionalized account of the X-15 research rocket plane, the men who flew it and the women who loved them.
X-15 (1961) is a action, drama and history film directed by Richard Donner, released on December 22, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars David McLean, Charles Bronson, Mary Tyler Moore and Stanley Livingston. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Donner
- Writers:
- James Warner Bellah, Tony Lazzarino
- Producers:
- Tony Lazzarino, Henry W. Sanicola, Frank Sinatra
- Production:
- United Artists, Essex Productions
- Status:
- Released
X-15 Cast & Crew
Main cast
David McLean
as Matt Powell
Charles Bronson
as Lt. Col. Lee Brandon
Mary Tyler Moore
as Pamela Stewart
Stanley Livingston
as Mike Brandon
Ralph Taeger
as Maj. Ernest Wilde
Brad Dexter
as Maj. Anthony Rinaldi
Kenneth Tobey
as Col. Craig Brewster
James Gregory
as Tom Deparma
Patricia Owens
as Margaret Brandon
James Stewart
as Himself / Narrator (voice)
Lisabeth Hush
as Diane Wilde
- Lauren Gilbert
Lauren Gilbert
as Col. Jessup
Key crew
Directed by Richard Donner, written by James Warner Bellah and Tony Lazzarino, produced by Tony Lazzarino, Henry W. Sanicola and Frank Sinatra.
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X-15 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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X-15 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch X-15 online?
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X-15 (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in X-15?
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The main cast of X-15 (1961) includes David McLean, Charles Bronson, Mary Tyler Moore, Stanley Livingston and Ralph Taeger. The film was directed by Richard Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was X-15 released?
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X-15 was released on December 22, 1961 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is X-15 worth watching?
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X-15 (1961) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.