Capricorn One 1977

Name: Capricorn One
Released: 1977-12-10
Cast: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O.J. Simpson

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Peter Hyams
Written by:	Peter Hyams
Release date:	1977-12-10
Runtime:	123 minutes
Critics score:	61 / 100
Tagline:	The mission was a sham. The murders were real.