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Capricorn One

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Capricorn One (1978)

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Reviews Counted:90

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Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: 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,... 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 a secret. [More]

Starring: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston

Starring: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O.J. Simpson, Hal Holbrook, Telly Savalas, Karen Black, David Huddleston, David Doyle

Director: Peter Hyams

Director: Peter Hyams
Screenwriter: Peter Hyams
Producer: Paul N. Lazurus
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith

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Feb 17, 1998

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