

Capricorn One
1977-12-10 · 123 min · ★ 6.8
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 GouldRobert Caulfield
James BrolinCol. Charles Brubaker
Brenda VaccaroKay Brubaker
Sam WaterstonLt. Col. Peter Willis
O. J. SimpsonCmdr. John Walker
Hal HolbrookDr. James Kelloway
Karen BlackJudy Drinkwater
Telly SavalasAlbain
David HuddlestonHollis Peaker
David DoyleWalter Loughlin
Lee BryantSharon Willis
Denise NicholasBetty Walker
Robert WaldenElliot Whitter
James B. SikkingControl Room Man
Alan FudgeCapsule Communicator
James KarenVice President Price
Jon CedarF.B.I. Man Number 1
Norman BartoldPresident
Darrell ZwerlingDr. BergenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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