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Approaching the Unknown
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Approaching the Unknown

2016-06-03 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Thriller · Drama · Science Fiction

Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.

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Directors
Mark Elijah Rosenberg
Production companies
Rooftop Films, 3311 Productions, Loveless, TideRock Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 10,232

Top Cast

Mark StrongMark StrongCaptain William D. Stanaforth
Luke WilsonLuke WilsonLouis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)
Sanaa LathanSanaa LathanCaptain Emily Maddox
Anders Danielsen LieAnders Danielsen LieGreenstreet
Charles BakerCharles BakerCaptain Frank Worsely
Bettina SkyeBettina SkyeNasa Technician
Nancy RubelMission Control Technician (uncredited)
Joe JamesSecurity Guard

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