Space Men
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.
Top Cast
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Michael Murphy
Narrator
Burkhard Bilger
Self
Scott Carpenter
Self (archive footage)
Francis French
Self
John Glenn
Self (archive footage)
Cooper Gordon
Self
Gus Grissom
Self (archive footage)
Wally Schirra
Self (archive footage)
Alan Shepard
Self (archive footage)
John Paul Stapp
Self (archival footage)
Dana Kilanowski
Self
David Simons
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Pollak
- Screenplay & Story
- Amanda Pollak
- Original Score
- Peter Rundquist
- Original Title
- Space Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Insignia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Pollak
Amanda Pollak
Peter Rundquist
Glenn Fukushima, Don Kleszy
Molly Jacobs, Amanda Pollak, Stephen Ives
Department Leadership Roster
Molly Jacobs
Producer
Amanda Pollak
Director
Amanda Pollak
Writer
Amanda Pollak
Producer
Stephen Ives
Producer
Glenn Fukushima
Editor
Don Kleszy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Space Men?
Space Men was directed by Amanda Pollak.
Who stars in Space Men?
The principal cast of Space Men includes Michael Murphy, Burkhard Bilger, Scott Carpenter, Francis French, John Glenn.
When was Space Men released and how long is it?
Space Men was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Space Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Space Men was composed by Peter Rundquist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Space Men?
Space Men holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).