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Movie poster: Capricorn One (1977)
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Capricorn One

1977 · 123 min Drama Action Thriller Science Fiction
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1977
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Director Peter Hyams
Runtime 123 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (499 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: Peter Hyams

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.

🎭 Cast

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

Robert Caulfield

James Brolin

James Brolin

Col. Charles Brubaker

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Kay Brubaker

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Lt. Col. Peter Willis

O. J. Simpson

O. J. Simpson

Cmdr. John Walker

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Dr. James Kelloway

Karen Black

Karen Black

Judy Drinkwater

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Albain

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Hollis Peaker

David Doyle

David Doyle

Walter Loughlin

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