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