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

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