Toward the Unknown
"Somewhere at a secluded U.S. Air Force Base lives a picked handful of very special men — the rocket pilots of outer space and the eerie experimental craft that rule the skies beyond the sky..."
Originally released in 1956. Toward the Unknown is a drama/romance film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Starring William Holden, Lloyd Nolan, and Virginia Leith
Synopsis
Tortured into a false confession while a POW in Korea, Major Lincoln Bond returns to active service as a test pilot. Determined to clear his name, Bond battles a hard-nosed base commander, prejudiced officers and his own insecurities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Holden
as Maj. Lincoln Bond
Lloyd Nolan
as Brig. Gen. Bill Banner
Virginia Leith
as Connie Mitchell
Charles McGraw
as Col. 'Mickey' McKee
Murray Hamilton
as Maj. Bromo Lee
Paul Fix
as Lt. Gen. Bryan Shelby
James Garner
as Lt. Col. Joe Craven
L.Q. Jones
as 2nd Lt. Sweeney
Karen Steele
as Polly Craven
Bartlett Robinson
as Sen. Black
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Toluca Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toward the Unknown about?
Tortured into a false confession while a POW in Korea, Major Lincoln Bond returns to active service as a test pilot. Determined to clear his name, Bond battles a hard-nosed base commander, prejudic...
Who directed Toward the Unknown?
Toward the Unknown was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Toward the Unknown?
Toward the Unknown has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Toward the Unknown released?
Toward the Unknown was released on September 27, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toward the Unknown?
The main cast of Toward the Unknown includes William Holden, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Leith, Charles McGraw, Murray Hamilton.