Drama Action Thriller Sci-Fi
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
David Huddleston
Hollis Peaker
James Brolin
Col. Charles Brubaker
Elliott Gould
Robert Caulfield
Brenda Vaccaro
Kay Brubaker
Hal Holbrook
Dr. James Kelloway
Telly Savalas
Albain
James Karen
Vice President Price
Karen Black
Judy Drinkwater
Sam Waterston
Lt. Col. Peter Willis
Denise Nicholas
Betty Walker
James B. Sikking
Control Room Man
O. J. Simpson
Cmdr. John Walker
Bill Hickman
David Doyle
Walter Loughlin
Paul Picerni
Jerry
Nancy Malone
Mrs. Peaker
Bob Harks
Reporter (uncredited)
Alan Fudge
Capsule Communicator
Robert Walden
Elliot Whitter
Lou Frizzell
Horace Gruning
Jon Cedar
F.B.I. Man Number 1
Barbara Bosson
Alva Leacock
Milton Selzer
Dr. Burroughs
Norman Bartold
President
Darrell Zwerling
Dr. Bergen
Lee Bryant
Sharon Willis
Frank Farmer
Policeman
Hank Stohl
General Enders

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