On the Threshold of Space

As the American military girded for the upcoming prospect of manned space exploration, Air Force surgeon Capt. Jim Hollenbeck (Guy Madison) was tasked with assessing the physical rigors and risks of traveling beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Will there be a price for the determined doctor’s willingness to be his own guinea pig? Forward-looking service drama, shot with the USAF’s cooperation, also stars Virginia Leith, Dean Jagger, Warren Stevens, and, in his final performance, John Hodiak. 96 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.