Capricorn One(1977)
The mission was a sham. The murders were real.
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.
Movie: Capricorn One
Top 10 Billed Cast
Robert Caulfield
Col. Charles Brubaker
Kay Brubaker
Lt. Col. Peter Willis
Cmdr. John Walker
Dr. James Kelloway
Judy Drinkwater
Albain
Hollis Peaker
Walter Loughlin
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Capricorn One TV trailer 1978
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Larry Karaszewski on Capricorn One
Mark Kermode reviews sci-fi classic Capricorn One (1977) | BFI Player
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