Capricorn One (1977)
The mission was a sham. The murders were real.
Starring Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro
Directed by Peter Hyams
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of scientists stages a phony Mars landing. Willingly participating in the deception are a trio of well-meaning astronauts, who become liabilities when their space capsule is reported lost on re-entry. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth.
Runtime: 123 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD Special Edition
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Action,Drama,Science Fiction,Thriller
Keywords: helicopter,planet mars,nasa,texas,spacecraft,beguilement,crop duster,conspiracy,escape,astronaut,desert,investigative reporter,launchpad
Cast
Robert Caulfield
Col. Charles Brubaker
Kay Brubaker
Lt. Col. Peter Willis
Cmdr. John Walker
Dr. James Kelloway
Judy Drinkwater
Albain
Hollis Peaker
Walter Loughlin
Sharon Willis
Betty Walker
Elliot Whitter
Control Room Man
Capsule Communicator
Vice President Price
F.B.I. Man Number 1
General Enders
President
Dr. Bergen
Dr. Burroughs
Horace Gruning