On the Threshold of Space (1956)
• March 29th, 1956 • 1h 38min
Drama
Overview
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.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
The Perfect Storm
Released on: 2000-06-29
Drama, Adventure, Action
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atl...
The Right Stuff
Released on: 1983-10-20
Drama, History, Adventure
As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to ...
Unbroken
Released on: 2014-12-25
Drama, War
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese for...
Memphis Belle
Released on: 1990-09-07
Drama, War, Action
The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids int...
The Big Lift
Released on: 1950-04-26
War, Drama, Romance
The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two Air Force NCOs who navigate romance in a bombed ou...
Forever Young
Released on: 1992-12-16
Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
A 1939 test pilot asks his best friend to use him as a guinea pig for a cryogenics experiment. Danie...
Apollo 1
Released on: 2025-03-15
Documentary, History, Drama
At the height of the space race, three U.S. astronauts are tapped as the first Apollo crew. With daz...
24 Hour Alert
Released on: 1955-12-22
Drama, Documentary
This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of gett...
Hamburger Hill
Released on: 1987-08-07
War, Action, Drama
The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-wear...
Iron Eagle II
Released on: 1988-11-11
Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Chappy Sinclair is called to gather together a mixed Soviet/U.S. strike force that will perform a su...
Twelve O'Clock High
Released on: 1949-12-21
War, Action, Drama
In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of ...
Air Force
Released on: 1943-03-20
Action, Drama, War, Adventure
The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and ...
Seven Days in May
Released on: 1964-02-01
Drama, Thriller
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Target Unknown
Released on: 1951-02-08
War, Drama
World War II drama about members of an American bomber squadron who are captured and held prisoners ...
Hell in the Pacific
Released on: 1968-12-19
Drama, War, Adventure
During World War II, a shot-down American pilot and a marooned Japanese navy captain find themselves...
Good Morning, Vietnam
Released on: 1987-12-23
Comedy, Drama, War
A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular a...
Flying Leathernecks
Released on: 1951-08-28
War, Action, Drama
Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go int...
Red Tails
Released on: 2012-01-19
Drama, Action, Adventure, History, War
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron duri...
Strategic Air Command
Released on: 1955-07-12
Action, Drama, War
Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his ...
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Released on: 1978-08-21
TV Movie, Drama
The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who, in 1975, publicly divulged his h...