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I Aim at the Stars

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This drama takes a look at the controversial life of Dr. Wenher von Braun (Curt Jurgens). During World War II, von Braun developed the deadly V-2 rocket, which was a key weapon for Germany in the strikes against London. But after the war, he defected to the United States to help them develop their Cold War satellite program. Accusations of Nazi sympathies and angry attacks by those who suffered from his rockets plague the doctor, who repeatedly claims he was forced to work for the Nazi party.
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Synopsis This drama takes a look at the controversial life of Dr. Wenher von Braun (Curt Jurgens). During World War II, von Braun developed the deadly V-2 rocket, which was a key weapon for Germany in the strikes against London. But after the war, he defected to the United States to help them develop their Cold War satellite program. Accusations of Nazi sympathies and angry attacks by those who suffered from his rockets plague the doctor, who repeatedly claims he was forced to work for the Nazi party.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Producer
Charles H. Schneer
Screenwriter
Jay Dratler
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 46m