Space Men
Originally released in 2016. Space Men is a documentary/history film. directed by Amanda Pollak. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Murphy, Burkhard Bilger, and Scott Carpenter
Synopsis
In the 1950s and early '60s, a small band of high-altitude pioneers exposed themselves to the extreme forces of the space age long before NASA's acclaimed Mercury 7 would make headlines. Though largely forgotten today, balloonists were the first to venture into the frozen near-vacuum on the edge of our world, exploring the very limits of human physiology and human ingenuity in this lethal realm.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Murphy
as Narrator
Burkhard Bilger
as Self
Scott Carpenter
as Self (archive footage)
Francis French
as Self
John Glenn
as Self (archive footage)
Cooper Gordon
as Self
Gus Grissom
as Self (archive footage)
Wally Schirra
as Self (archive footage)
Alan Shepard
as Self (archive footage)
John Paul Stapp
as Self (archival footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Insignia Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Men about?
In the 1950s and early '60s, a small band of high-altitude pioneers exposed themselves to the extreme forces of the space age long before NASA's acclaimed Mercury 7 would make headlines. Though lar...
Who directed Space Men?
Space Men was directed by Amanda Pollak.
How long is Space Men?
Space Men has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Space Men released?
Space Men was released on February 9, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Space Men?
The main cast of Space Men includes Michael Murphy, Burkhard Bilger, Scott Carpenter, Francis French, John Glenn.