Project Gemini: A Bold Leap Forward

January. 18,2002      NR
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

In the mid-1960's, after the success of Project Mercury, the need to master long-duration missions and extravehicular activity resulted in Project Gemini, which provided the seasoning in men and machines that led to the first American spacewalk... and paved the way for ultimate victory in the race to the Moon. This 3-disc set chronicles America's bold new program with comprehensive footage from the film and videotape records of Project Gemini. Includes original Project Gemini documentary, complete 16mm onboard film from all the flights, footage from each mission preparation, launch and recovery. With rare bonus footage of the Gemini spacecraft, Titan launch vehicle, crew training activities and more. Runtime is over 6 hours. NOTE: Some of the tracks do not contain audio.

Neil Armstrong as  Himself
Buzz Aldrin as  Himself
Eugene Cernan as  Himself
Jim Lovell as  Himself

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Cebalord
2002/01/18

Very best movie i ever watch

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Cleveronix
2002/01/19

A different way of telling a story

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Deanna
2002/01/20

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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Josephina
2002/01/21

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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