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

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