Capricorn One
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of scientists stages a phony Mars landing. Willingly participating in the deception are a trio of well-meaning astronauts, who become liabilities when their space capsule is reported lost on re-entry. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter,they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth
Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Associated General Films, Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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, Robert Walden as Elliot Whitter, James Sikking as Control Room Man, Alan Fudge as Capsule Communicator, Jon Cedar as F.B.I. Man Number 1