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Destination 60,000 is a american film of genre Drama directed by George Waggner released in USA on 12 may 1957 with Preston Foster

Destination 60,000 (1957)

Destination 60,000
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Released in USA 12 may 1957
Length 1h5
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Rating64% 3.2201953.2201953.2201953.2201953.220195

Destination 60,000 (aka Jet) is a 65-minute 1957 drama film, directed by George Waggner and produced by the Allied Artists Pictures . The film stars Preston Foster, Pat Conway and Jeff Donnell. Destination 60,000 depicts the life of test pilots flying the fastest experimental supersonic fighter designs from Edwards Air Force Base.

Synopsis

A new experimental aircraft, "The Dream" is the pride of the Buckley Aircraft Corporation. Owner Colonel Ed Buckley (Preston Foster), has designed and built a prototype that his former wartime flying buddy, Jeff Connors (Pat Conway), wants to fly. Buckley's wife Ruth likes Jeff, who is godfather to their son "Skip" (Bobby Clark). Test flying is dangerous work, and Jeff has to learn how to fly to supersonic speeds, coached by Mickey Hill (Denver Pyle). Ed's secretary, Mary Ellen (Coleen Gray), is another reason for Jeff to want to join the company.

Actors

Preston Foster

(Col. Ed Buckley)Patrick Douglas "Pat" Conway

(Pat Connors)Jeff Donnell

(Ruth Buckley)Coleen Gray

(Mary Ellen)Robert Clark

("Skip" Buckley)
And :
Denver Pyle
Bobby Clark
Russell Thorson
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