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The Astronaut
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The Astronaut

1972-01-08 · 73 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · TV Movie · Science Fiction

An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the lost astronaut. The ruse begins to unravel when the wife of the lost astronaut realizes she is living with a different man. Although angered by the deception, the woman has fallen in love with the replacement and plans to keep the secret. They both have a change of heart and decide to reveal the secret when they discover a new Mars mission is underway.

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Directors
Robert Michael Lewis
Production companies
Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jackie CooperJackie CooperKurt Anderson
Monte MarkhamMonte MarkhamEddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonDr. Wylie
Robert LansingRobert LansingJohn Phillips
Susan ClarkSusan ClarkGail Randolph
John LuptonJohn LuptonDon Masters
Walter BrookeWalter BrookeTom Everett
James B. SikkingJames B. SikkingAstronaut Higgins
Paul KentPaul KentCarl Samuels
Loretta LeverseeToni Scott
Ray DimasFreddie
Patsy GarrettPatsy GarrettBoy's Mother
Tom HallickTom HallickAgent Wilson
John S. RaginJohn S. RaginWalters
Paul MicalePaul MicaleBeachgoer
Richard StahlRichard StahlFred, Beachgoer's Friend
Bob HarksBob HarksPhotographer (uncredited)

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