Capricorn One (1977)

The mission was a sham. The murders were real.

• Drama
• Action
• Thriller
• Science Fiction

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.

Rating

6.8 / 10 (537 votes)

Release date

December 10, 1977

Runtime

2h 03m

Language

English

Director

Peter Hyams

Status

Released