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

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