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

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