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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorRobert D. Webb
WritersShimon Wincelberg, Francis M. Cockrell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsOn the Threshold of Space
About On the Threshold of Space
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.
Directed by Robert D. Webb, On the Threshold of Space leans on a strong ensemble — Guy Madison, Virginia Leith, Dean Jagger — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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