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Approaching the Unknown(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-06-03
53%
315 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $10,232.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Rooftop Films
TideRock Films
Movie: Approaching the Unknown
Top 6 Billed Cast
Mark Strong
Captain William D. Stanaforth
Luke Wilson
Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)
Sanaa Lathan
Captain Emily Maddox
Anders Danielsen Lie
Greenstreet
Charles Baker
Captain Frank Worsely
Bettina Skye
Nasa Technician
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