Capricorn One (1977)
Capricorn One is a 1977 drama movie directed by Peter Hyams, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Elliott Gould, James Brolin and Brenda Vaccaro.
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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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.
When was Capricorn One released?
Capricorn One was released on 10 December 1977.
How long is Capricorn One?
Capricorn One runs 2h 3m.
Who made Capricorn One?
Capricorn One was directed by Peter Hyams.
Where can I watch Capricorn One?
Capricorn One is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Fawesome and Kanopy.
Where to watch Capricorn One
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, fuboTV
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Cast
- Elliott Gould as Robert Caulfield
- James Brolin as Col. Charles Brubaker
- Brenda Vaccaro as Kay Brubaker
- Sam Waterston as Lt. Col. Peter Willis
- O. J. Simpson as Cmdr. John Walker
- Hal Holbrook as Dr. James Kelloway
- Karen Black as Judy Drinkwater
- Telly Savalas as Albain
- David Huddleston as Hollis Peaker
- David Doyle as Walter Loughlin
- Lee Bryant as Sharon Willis
- Denise Nicholas as Betty Walker
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