What is the duration of Race to Space?

The duration of Race to Space is 104 mins.

What is the original language of Race to Space?

The original language of Race to Space is English.

Who directed Race to Space?

Race to Space was directed by Sean McNamara.

Which studio made Race to Space?

Race to Space was produced by Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment.

Race to Space 2001

Q: Does Race to Space have end credit scenes?

Race to Space does not have end credit scenes.

Family

Drama

Runtime

104 mins

Language

English

Together they surprised America and made history. In the 1960s a young woman works at NASA as an animal trainer responsible for the chimpanzee who will go into space.

Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment

Studio

Sean McNamara

Director

Does Race to Space have end credit scenes?

No!

Race to Space does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Race to Space

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Mark Moses

Alan Shepard

William Devane

Roger Thornhill

James Woods

Dr. Wilhelm von Huber

Annabeth Gish

Dr. Donni McGuinness

William Atherton

Ralph Stanton

Tony Jay

Narrator (voice)

Alex D. Linz

Wilhelm 'Billy' von Huber

Wesley Mann

Rudolph

Jack McGee

Fielding

James Benson

Gertz

Michael Tylo

Guidance Technician

T.J. Beacom

Ed the Bully

Austin Schwarz

Little Kid

Janis Benson

Gerta

Patrick Richwood

Dieter

Michael Jeffrey Woods

Dexterity Technician

Scott Thompson Baker

Telemetry Technician

Joanie Fagan

Mother on Beach

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Race to Space

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During the 1960s space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, Dr. Wilhelm von Huber, a top NASA scientist, relocates to Cape Canaveral with his 12-year-old son, Billy. Their relationship has become strained in the wake of the recent death of Billy’s mother, and the widening gap between father and son has become obvious.

Billy finds his father old-fashioned and boring. He wants to lead an exciting life: to be a hero like the astronaut Alan Shepard.

However, Billy’s life takes an exciting turn when he is hired by Dr. Donni McGuinness, the Director of Veterinary Sciences, to help train the chimpanzees for NASA space missions. Billy begins to develop a close bond with one particular chimpanzee named Mac. With Billy’s help and companionship, Mac is chosen to become the first American astronaut launched into space.

All seems like a wonderful game until Billy realizes his new friend is being prepared to be hurled hundreds of miles into orbit on a historical mission and that someone at NASA is about to sabotage the mission. Mac’s big chance to explore the furthest frontier and hurtle America ahead in the race to space might easily cost him his life.

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Race to Space Themes and Keywords

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Race to Space Other Names and Titles

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