I Aim at the Stars
“FROM THE EARTH TO THE STARS...this is the story of Wernher von Braun...the man who thrust the world into the Space Age.”
Synopsis
The life story of the famed rocket scientist Dr. Werner von Braun, one of the most brilliant and controversial figures of the space age. Dr. von Braun literally pioneered man's adventure into space through his rocket experiments; his was the brain behind the V-2 rockets which blasted London in World War II; his was also the brain which led America into the development and the launching of space satellites.
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Curd Jürgens
Wernher von Braun
Herbert Lom
Anton Reger
Victoria Shaw
Maria von Braun
James Daly
U.S. Major William Taggert
Gia Scala
Elisabeth Beyer
Adrian Hoven
Mischke
Gerard Heinz
Prof .Oberth
Karl Stepanek
Capt. Dornberger
Peter Capell
Dr. Neumann
Hayden Rorke
U.S. Army Major
Austin Willis
U.S. Gen. John B. Medaris
Alan Gifford
U.S. Army Colonel
Helmo Kindermann
Gen. Kulp
Lea Seidl
Baroness von Braun
John Crawford
Dr. Bosco - White Sands, New Mexico
Don Burnett
Newspaper Reporter(uncredited)
Paul Carpenter
Launch Countdown Coordinator(uncredited)
Eduard Linkers
Minor Role(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Dratler, George Froeschel
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- I Aim at the Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Morningside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Jay Dratler, George Froeschel
Laurie Johnson
Wilkie Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Dratler
Writer
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Aim at the Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Aim at the Stars about?
The life story of the famed rocket scientist Dr. Werner von Braun, one of the most brilliant and controversial figures of the space age. Dr. von Braun literally pioneered man's adventure into space through his rocket experiments; his was the brain behind the V-2 rockets which blasted London in World War II; his was also the brain which led America into the development and the launching of space satellites.
Who directed I Aim at the Stars?
I Aim at the Stars was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in I Aim at the Stars?
The principal cast of I Aim at the Stars includes Curd Jürgens, Herbert Lom, Victoria Shaw, James Daly, Gia Scala.
When was I Aim at the Stars released and how long is it?
I Aim at the Stars was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for I Aim at the Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Aim at the Stars was composed by Laurie Johnson.