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.
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
Screenplay
- Peter Hyams (Screenplay)
Themes
Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Void of Despair and No Escape, Deep Space Hibernation and Isolation Nightmare, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure
Keywords
spacecraft, helicopter, planet mars, escape, nasa, beguilement, texas, crop duster, conspiracy, astronaut, desert, investigative reporter
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Capricorn One about?
- 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.
- Who directed Capricorn One?
- Capricorn One was directed by Peter Hyams.
- Who stars in Capricorn One?
- Capricorn One stars Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O. J. Simpson, Hal Holbrook.
- How long is Capricorn One?
- Capricorn One has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Capricorn One?
- Capricorn One is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Capricorn One?
- Capricorn One had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Capricorn One gross?
- Capricorn One grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Capricorn One produced?
- Capricorn One was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Capricorn One?
- The themes of Capricorn One include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Void of Despair and No Escape, Deep Space Hibernation and Isolation Nightmare, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.