Capricorn One (1977)
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Dopo la conquista della Luna, l'ente spaziale americano ha in programma una missione su Marte. All'ultimo momento però gli astronauti già sistemati vengono fatti scendere e portati un una base militare segreta nel deserto del Nevada: qualcosa non ha funzionato e la missione è stata annullata. Per l'opinione pubblica però tutto deve restare immutato, pena la perdita di prestigio della nazione. Gli astronauti allora vengono obbligati a simulare, come su un set cinematografico, un falso sbarco sul Pianeta Rosso. Al "rientro" però anche la simulazione va storta e il missile si disintegra. Che fare dei tre "eroi dello spazio" ormai morti per tutti? Per fortuna un giornalista ha fiutato l'imbroglio e alcuni "incidenti" sospetti lo mettono sulla pista giusta.
Direttore:
Peter Hyams
Scrittore:
Peter Hyams
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Elliott Gould as Robert Caulfield |
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James Brolin as Col. Charles Brubaker |
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Brenda Vaccaro as Kay Brubaker |
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Sam Waterston as Lt. Col. Peter Willis |
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O. J. Simpson as Cmdr. John Walker |
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Hal Holbrook as Dr. James Kelloway |
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Karen Black as Judy Drinkwater |
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Telly Savalas as Albain |
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David Huddleston as Hollis Peaker |
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David Doyle as Walter Loughlin |
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Lee Bryant as Sharon Willis |
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Denise Nicholas as Betty Walker |
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Robert Walden as Elliot Whitter |
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James B. Sikking as Control Room Man |
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Alan Fudge as Capsule Communicator |
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James Karen as Vice President Price |
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Jon Cedar as F.B.I. Man Number 1 |
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Hank Stohl as General Enders |
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Norman Bartold as President |
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Darrell Zwerling as Dr. Bergen |
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Milton Selzer as Dr. Burroughs |
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Lou Frizzell as Horace Gruning |
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Nancy Malone as Mrs. Peaker |
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Paul Picerni as Jerry |
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Barbara Bosson as Alva Leacock |
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Bob Harks as Reporter (uncredited) |
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Frank Farmer as Policeman |
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Bob Bryan as Spectator (uncredited) |
| Writing | Peter Hyams | Screenplay |
| Sound | Jerry Goldsmith | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Peter Hyams | Director |
| Camera | Bill Butler | Director of Photography |
| Production | Paul Lazarus III | Producer |
| Editing | James Mitchell | Editor |
| Crew | Robert Spurlock | Special Effects |
| Camera | Bruce McBroom | Still Photographer |
| Art | David M. Haber | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michael Westmore | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | James R. Connell | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Emma M. diVittorio | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Jerry Jost | Sound mixer |
| Directing | Marshall J. Wolins | Script Supervisor |
| Production | Jane Feinberg | Casting |
| Production | Mike Fenton | Casting |
| Production | Ron Underwood | Location Manager |
| Directing | Irby Smith | Assistant Director |
| Production | Michael I. Rachmil | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Joseph Kite | Boom Operator |
| Art | Albert Brenner | Production Design |
| Art | Rick Simpson | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patricia Norris | Costume Design |
| Crew | Bruce Mattox | Special Effects |
| Crew | Henry Millar | Special Effects |
| Crew | Bill Hickman | Stunt Coordinator |
| Art | Dan Perri | Title Designer |