Capricorn One

Synopsis

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