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Capricorn One (1977)

The mission was a sham. The murders were real.

  • Dec 10, 1977
  • 2h 3m
  • PG

6.8/10

TMDB user score
538 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Capricorn One is a 1977 drama and action film directed by Peter Hyams. Its leading cast includes Elliott Gould, James Brolin and Brenda Vaccaro. It runs for 2 hours 3 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 3 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 538 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Vintage Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Hal Holbrook Dr. James Kelloway
  • Karen Black Judy Drinkwater
  • Telly Savalas Albain
  • David Huddleston Hollis Peaker
  • David Doyle Walter Loughlin
  • Lee Bryant Sharon Willis
  • Denise Nicholas Betty Walker
  • Robert Walden Elliot Whitter
  • James B. Sikking Control Room Man
  • Alan Fudge Capsule Communicator
  • James Karen Vice President Price
  • Jon Cedar F.B.I. Man Number 1
  • Hank Stohl General Enders

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