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Countdown (1968)

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Release Date: Feb 1, 1968 Wide

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Improvisational director Robert Altman hadn't yet found his cinematic "voice" when he helmed the conformist, stick-to-the-script Countdown. James Caan is top-billed as a scientist who is chosen over astronaut Robert Duvall for the upcoming NASA moon shot. In their haste to beat the Russians to the moon, the NASA folks have tried to sidestep several safety measures, but doctor Charles Aidman sees to it that every possible precaution is taken. When Caan makes it to the lunar surface, he stumbles

Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.

Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Khatereh Hanachi , Robert Altman

In Theaters: Feb 1, 1968 Wide

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Blocky men test themselves in perilous missions, but modernist tension cracks the mold of classicism

November 17, 2009 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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it may seem kinda silly now but the space race was a huge deal in the '60's when it seemed imperative that the u.s. reach the moon before the russians. this is a good tense character-driven drama of two buddies competing to be the single astronaut who will make the trip. james caan and robert duvall were both near

October 7, 2010

Stella Dallas

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Believably told early Robert Altman film. Good cast of rising stars. It?s suspenseful and tense. The characters are very well developed.

February 9, 2010

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