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Capricorn One

1977-12-10 · 123 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.

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Directors
Peter Hyams
Production companies
Associated General Films, ITC Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,000,000

Top Cast

Elliott GouldElliott GouldRobert Caulfield
James BrolinJames BrolinCol. Charles Brubaker
Brenda VaccaroBrenda VaccaroKay Brubaker
Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonLt. Col. Peter Willis
O. J. SimpsonO. J. SimpsonCmdr. John Walker
Hal HolbrookHal HolbrookDr. James Kelloway
Karen BlackKaren BlackJudy Drinkwater
Telly SavalasTelly SavalasAlbain
David HuddlestonDavid HuddlestonHollis Peaker
David DoyleDavid DoyleWalter Loughlin
Lee BryantLee BryantSharon Willis
Denise NicholasDenise NicholasBetty Walker
Robert WaldenRobert WaldenElliot Whitter
James B. SikkingJames B. SikkingControl Room Man
Alan FudgeAlan FudgeCapsule Communicator
James KarenJames KarenVice President Price
Jon CedarJon CedarF.B.I. Man Number 1
Hank StohlGeneral Enders
Norman BartoldNorman BartoldPresident
Darrell ZwerlingDarrell ZwerlingDr. Bergen

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