Movie Description
Capricorn One
(1977)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Hyams
- Producer : Paul Lazarus III
- Editor : James Mitchell
- Cast : Elliott Gould,James Brolin,Brenda Vaccaro,Sam Waterston,O. J. Simpson,Hal Holbrook,Karen Black,Telly Savalas,David Huddleston,David Doyle,Lee Bryant,Denise Nicholas,Robert Walden,James B. Sikking,Alan Fudge,James Karen,Jon Cedar,Hank Stohl,Norman Bartold,Darrell Zwerling,Milton Selzer,Lou Frizzell,Nancy Malone,Paul Picerni,Barbara Bosson,Bob Harks,Frank Farmer
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
Mrs. Peaker
Jerry
Alva Leacock
Reporter (uncredited)
Policeman
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleCapricorn One
Status Released
Release Information
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1977-12-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 03m
Budget₹ 5000000
Revenue₹ 12000000
Production CompaniesAssociated General Films,ITC Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
- Action
- Thriller
- Science Fiction
