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.

Cast

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

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