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Capricorn One (1977)

US:: PG UK:: PG Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller

In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of scientists stages a phony Mars landing. Willingly participating in the deception are a trio of well-meaning astronauts, who become liabilities when their space capsule is reported lost on re-entry. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth.

Updated May 10 2020

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Runtime: 123 mins Budget: $5,000,000 Rating: 6.8 Tag Line: The mission was a sham. The murders were real.

Cast

Elliott Gould

Robert Caulfield

David Huddleston

Hollis Peaker

Karen Black

Judy Drinkwater

Sam Waterston

Lt. Col. Peter Willis

James Brolin

Col. Charles Brubaker

Telly Savalas

Albain

Hal Holbrook

Dr. James Kelloway

O.J. Simpson

Cmdr. John Walker