Capricorn One (1978)
The mission was a sham. The murders were real.
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Capricorn One |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 2, 1978 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | desert, astronaut, escape, texas, conspiracy, spacecraft, nasa, planet mars, helicopter, beguilement, crop duster, investigative reporter |
FAQ
What is Capricorn One about?
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.
When was Capricorn One released?
Capricorn One was released on Jun 2, 1978 (status: Released).
Who directed Capricorn One?
Peter Hyams directed Capricorn One.
What is the TMDB rating of Capricorn One?
Capricorn One has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 528 votes.