Race To Space (2000)

Synopsis: This spectacular true-science odyssey takes place during the dramatic 1960's space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. James Woods (John Q.), the internationally-renowned and... This spectacular true-science odyssey takes place during the dramatic 1960's space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

James Woods (John Q.), the internationally-renowned and Oscar-nominated actor, stars as Dr. Wilhelm von Huber, a top NASA scientist recently relocated to Cape Canaveral with his 12-year-old son, Billy (Alex D. Linz, Max Keeble's Big Move, Home Alone 3). Their relationship has become strained in the wake of the recent death of Billy's mother, and the ever-widening gap between father and son has become obvious.

Billy finds his father old-fashioned and boring. He wants to lead an exciting life, to be a hero like the young astronaut, Alan Shepherd. It's not long before Billy gets his chance.

Billy is hired by Dr. Donni McGuinness, the beautiful Director of Veterinary Sciences (Annabeth Gish, Double Jeopardy), to help train the chimpanzees for NASA space missions. Billy begins to develop a close bond with one particular chimp -- Mac. With Billy's help and companionship, Mac is chosen to become the first American astronaut launched into space!

It all seems like a wonderful game until Billy realizes that his new friend is preparing to be hurled hundreds of miles into orbit on his historic mission! Mac's big chance to explore the farthest frontier -- and hurtle America ahead in the RACE TO SPACE -- might easily cost him his life.

Can Wilhelm and Billy pull together to make the mission fly? And will Mac survive his RACE TO SPACE? -- © Lions Gate Films [More]

Starring: James Woods, Annabeth Gish, William Devane, Alex D. Linz

Starring: James Woods, Annabeth Gish, William Devane, Alex D. Linz, William Atherton, John O'Hurley, Barry Corbin, Mark Moses

Director: Sean McNamara

Director: Sean McNamara
Screenwriter: Eric Gardner, Steven H. Wilson

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