About this release
Jim Hollenbeck e un capitano medico che studia, anche sulla propria persona, gli effetti del volo in una capsula spaziale; l’assenza di gravita simulata; le reazioni dell’organismo umano ad un’ascensione aerostatica... Il duro addestramento e l’assiduo lavoro di ricerca nei laboratori rischiano di incrinare la serenita della vita familiare, ma la moglie Pat sapra appianare ogni incomprensione.
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Disc 1
DVD
On the Threshold of Space (1956)
98 min
Drama
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.
Credits
Director
Robert D. Webb
Writer
Shimon Wincelberg
Francis M. Cockrell
Cast
Guy Madisonas Capt. Jim Hollenbeck
Virginia Leithas Pat Lange
Dean Jaggeras Dr. Hugo Thornton
John Hodiakas Maj. Ward Thomas
Martin Milneras Lt. Mort Glenn
Warren Stevensas Capt. Mike Bentley
King Calderas Lee Welch
Walter Coyas Lt. Col. Dick Masters
Ken Clarkas Sgt. Ike Forbes
Cinematographer
Joseph MacDonald
Composer
Lyn Murray
Editor
Hugh S. Fowler
Producer
William Bloom
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 22, 2026