Skyhook
Space is closer than you think
2012 · 92 min · ★ 2.5 · Crime, Science Fiction
A material science expert is blackmailed to steal designs from a brilliant team of scientists who are building the world's first space elevator.
Directed by Drew Hall · Written by Denny Wilkins
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Catalina Soto-Aguilar Jan Baker - J John DeLong Jack Baily
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Philip Fornah Jamal - C Christine Kozlowski Maryanne
- C Casey Myers Keith
- S Susan LeCourt-Barbe Denise
- B Brent Nevison Kenny
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Anil Bajaj An -
Bob Penny Ian
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3h 12m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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