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Race to Space
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Race to Space

2001-10-31 · 104 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Family

In the 1960s a young woman works at NASA as an animal trainer responsible for the chimpanzee who will go into space.

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Directors
Sean McNamara
Production companies
Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Telepool, Lions Gate Films, GR8 Entertainment
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alex D. LinzAlex D. LinzWilhelm 'Billy' von Huber
William AthertonWilliam AthertonRalph Stanton
James WoodsJames WoodsDr. Wilhelm von Huber
Annabeth GishAnnabeth GishDr. Donni McGuinness
T.J. BeacomEd the Bully
Austin SchwarzLittle Kid
Tony JayTony JayNarrator (voice)
Jack McGeeJack McGeeFielding
James BensonGertz
Janis BensonGerta
Mark MosesMark MosesAlan Shepard
Michael TyloMichael TyloGuidance Technician
Michael Jeffrey WoodsDexterity Technician
Patrick RichwoodPatrick RichwoodDieter
Scott Thompson BakerScott Thompson BakerTelemetry Technician
Wesley MannWesley MannRudolph
William DevaneWilliam DevaneRoger Thornhill
Joanie FaganMother on Beach

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