The Astronaut (1972)
An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the lost astronaut. The ruse begins to unravel when the wife of the lost astronaut realizes she is living with a different man. Although angered by the deception, the woman has fallen in love with the replacement and plans to keep the secret. They both have a change of heart and decide to reveal the secret when they discover a new Mars mission is underway.
Cast
- Jackie Cooper - Kurt Anderson
- Monte Markham - Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph
- Richard Anderson - Dr. Wylie
- Robert Lansing - John Phillips
- Susan Clark - Gail Randolph
- John Lupton - Don Masters
- Walter Brooke - Tom Everett
- James B. Sikking - Astronaut Higgins
- Paul Kent - Carl Samuels
- Loretta Leversee - Toni Scott
Screenplay
- Robert Biheller (Teleplay)
- Charles Kuenstle (Teleplay)
- Charles Kuenstle (Story)
- Robert Biheller (Story)
- Gerald Di Pego (Teleplay)
Themes
Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure
Keywords
planet mars, nasa, space travel, space mission, cover-up, impostor, astronaut, doppelgänger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Astronaut about?
- An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the lost astronaut. The ruse begins to unravel when the wife of the lost astronaut realizes she is living with a different man. Although angered by the deception, the woman has fallen in love with the replacement and plans to keep the secret. They both have a change of heart and decide to reveal the secret when they discover a new Mars mission is underway.
- Who directed The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
- Who stars in The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut stars Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson, Robert Lansing, Susan Clark, John Lupton.
- How long is The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut is a Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Astronaut produced?
- The Astronaut was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Astronaut?
- The themes of The Astronaut include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.