Capricorn One
"The mission was a sham. The murders were real."
Originally released in 1977. Capricorn One is a drama/action film. directed by Peter Hyams. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Elliott Gould, James Brolin, and Brenda Vaccaro
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (491 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Elliott Gould
as Robert Caulfield
James Brolin
as Col. Charles Brubaker
Brenda Vaccaro
as Kay Brubaker
Sam Waterston
as Lt. Col. Peter Willis
O. J. Simpson
as Cmdr. John Walker
Hal Holbrook
as Dr. James Kelloway
Karen Black
as Judy Drinkwater
Telly Savalas
as Albain
David Huddleston
as Hollis Peaker
David Doyle
as Walter Loughlin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Associated General Films
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ast...
Who directed Capricorn One?
Capricorn One was directed by Peter Hyams.
How long is Capricorn One?
Capricorn One has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Capricorn One released?
Capricorn One was released on December 10, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Capricorn One?
The main cast of Capricorn One includes Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O. J. Simpson.
Is Capricorn One worth watching?
Capricorn One has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 491 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.