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Feature film — 1956

On the Threshold of Space (1956)

6.01h 38mDrama

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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20th Century Fox

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Director: Robert D. Webb

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Cast & crew

Guy Madison as Capt. Jim Hollenbeck

Guy Madison

Capt. Jim Hollenbeck

Virginia Leith as Pat Lange

Virginia Leith

Pat Lange

Dean Jagger as Dr. Hugo Thornton

Dean Jagger

Dr. Hugo Thornton

John Hodiak as Maj. Ward Thomas

John Hodiak

Maj. Ward Thomas

Martin Milner as Lt. Mort Glenn

Martin Milner

Lt. Mort Glenn

Warren Stevens as Capt. Mike Bentley

Warren Stevens

Capt. Mike Bentley

King Calder as Lee Welch

King Calder

Lee Welch

Walter Coy as Lt. Col. Dick Masters

Walter Coy

Lt. Col. Dick Masters

Ken Clark as Sgt. Ike Forbes

Ken Clark

Sgt. Ike Forbes

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