Capricorn One
The mission was a sham. The murders were real.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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Budget: $5,000,000 | Revenue : $12,000,000
Runtime: 123 minutes
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Played Robert Caulfield
James Brolin
Played Col. Charles Brubaker
Brenda Vaccaro
Played Kay Brubaker
Sam Waterston
Played Lt. Col. Peter Willis
O.J. Simpson
Played Cmdr. John Walker
Hal Holbrook
Played Dr. James Kelloway
Karen Black
Played Judy Drinkwater
Telly Savalas
Played Albain
David Huddleston
Played Hollis Peaker
David Doyle
Played Walter Loughlin
Lee Bryant
Played Sharon Willis
Denise Nicholas
Played Betty Walker
Robert Walden
Played Elliot Whitter
James B. Sikking
Played Control Room Man
Alan Fudge
Played Capsule Communicator
James Karen
Played Vice President Price
Jon Cedar
Played F.B.I. Man Number 1
Hank Stohl
Played General Enders
Norman Bartold
Played President
Darrell Zwerling
Played Dr. Bergen
Milton Selzer
Played Dr. Burroughs
Lou Frizzell
Played Horace Gruning
Nancy Malone
Played Mrs. Peaker
Paul Picerni
Played Jerry
Barbara Bosson
Played Alva Leacock
Bob Harks
Played Reporter (uncredited)
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