Capricorn One

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1977 · 123 min · PG · Drama · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · TMDB 6.8/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Peter Hyams

Cast

• Elliott Gould — Robert Caulfield
• James Brolin — Col. Charles Brubaker
• Brenda Vaccaro — Kay Brubaker
• Sam Waterston — Lt. Col. Peter Willis
• O. J. Simpson — Cmdr. John Walker