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Feature film — 1977

Capricorn One (1977)

6.82h 3mDrama — Action — Thriller — Science Fiction

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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A high-signal pick with 537 votes.

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Director: Peter Hyams

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Cast & crew

Elliott Gould as Robert Caulfield

Elliott Gould

Robert Caulfield

James Brolin as Col. Charles Brubaker

James Brolin

Col. Charles Brubaker

Brenda Vaccaro as Kay Brubaker

Brenda Vaccaro

Kay Brubaker

Sam Waterston as Lt. Col. Peter Willis

Sam Waterston

Lt. Col. Peter Willis

O. J. Simpson as Cmdr. John Walker

O. J. Simpson

Cmdr. John Walker

Hal Holbrook as Dr. James Kelloway

Hal Holbrook

Dr. James Kelloway

Karen Black as Judy Drinkwater

Karen Black

Judy Drinkwater

Telly Savalas as Albain

Telly Savalas

Albain

David Huddleston as Hollis Peaker

David Huddleston

Hollis Peaker

David Doyle as Walter Loughlin

David Doyle

Walter Loughlin

Lee Bryant as Sharon Willis

Lee Bryant

Sharon Willis

Denise Nicholas as Betty Walker

Denise Nicholas

Betty Walker

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