Capricorn One

The mission was a sham. The murders were real.

19772h 3mNo ratings yet

Action
Science Fiction
Drama
Thriller

Overview

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.

Keywords

spacecraft
nasa
astronaut
texas
escape
desert
planet mars
conspiracy
helicopter
beguilement
crop duster
investigative reporter

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 10, 1977
Original language: English
Spoken languages: english
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: ITC Entertainment,Associated General Films,Associated General Films, ITC Entertainment
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $12,000,000
IMDb: tt0077294