(Capricorn One)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom,

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

Action,

Thriller,

Science Fiction

Runtime:

123 minutes

Year:

1977

Directors:

Peter Hyams

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Production companies:

Associated General Films,

ITC Entertainment

Budget:

$5,000,000

Revenue:

$12,000,000

Actors:

Robert Caulfield

Col. Charles Brubaker

Kay Brubaker

Lt. Col. Peter Willis

Cmdr. John Walker

Crews:

Screenplay

Producer

Director of Photography

Editor

Director