What if one of the greatest space adventures was really a hoax? When the head of NASA's manned Mars mission discovers that the capsule meant to carry the astronauts will suffer a catastrophic failure, he forces them to participate in a hoax by broadcasting their "Mission" from a studio built in an abandoned air force base. Over many months, the astronauts are forced to film broadcasts on their progress. All is going well until they learn that the only way for the hoax to be maintained is for them to die upon re-entry. Their only chance for survival is to make a desperate attempt to escape. Throughout this period, an investigative reporter gets wind of the fact that something is amiss and slowly puts together the pieces of the mystery.
Production Year:
1978
Released:
Tue, 10/14/2008
Run Time Minutes:
124
Genres:
Drama
Genres:
Science-Fiction
Genres:
Suspense/Thriller
Trailer:
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio:
2.35-Super Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-4
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Elliott Gould - Robert Caulfield
Actors:
James Brolin - Charles Brubaker
Actors:
Brenda Vaccaro - Kay Brubaker
Actors:
Sam Waterston - Peter Willis
Actors:
O. J. Simpson - John Walker
Actors:
Hal Holbrook - Dr. James Kelloway
Actors:
Karen Black - Judy Drinkwater
Actors:
Telly Savalas - Albain
Actors:
David Huddleston - Hollis Peaker
Actors:
David Doyle - Walter Loughlin
Actors:
Lee Bryant - Sharon Willis
Actors:
Denise Nicholas - Betty Walker
Actors:
Robert Walden - Elliot Whitter
Actors:
James B. Sikking - Control Room Man
Actors:
Alan Fudge - Capsule Communicator
Actors:
James Karen - Vice President Price
Actors:
Virginia Kaiser - Mrs. Price
Actors:
Nancy Malone - Mrs. Peaker
Actors:
Hank Stohl - General Enders
Actors:
Norman Bartold - President
Actors:
Darrell Zwerling - Dr. Bergen
Actors:
Milton Selzer - Dr. Burroughs
Actors:
Lou Frizzell - Horace Gruning
Actors:
Chris Hyams - Charles Brubaker, Jr.
Actors:
Seanna Marre - Sandy Brubaker
Actors:
Paul Picerni - Jerry
Actors:
Barbara Bosson - Alva Leacock
Actors:
Paul Haney - Paul Cunnigham
Actors:
Jon Cedar - F.B.I. Man Number 1
Actors:
Steve Tannen - Man at Hanger Number 1
Actors:
Trent Dolan - Man at Hanger Number 2
Actors:
Todd Hoffman - N.A.S.A. Usher
Actors:
Marty Anka - Bartender
Actors:
Ken White - Tracking Technician
Actors:
John Hiscock - Reporter Number 1
Actors:
Bridget Byrne - Reporter Number 2
Actors:
Colin Dangaard - Reporter Number 3
Actors:
James Bacon - Reporter Number 4
Actors:
Sandy Davidson - N.A.S.A. Reporter
Actors:
Ron Cummins - F.B.I. Man Number 2
Actors:
Dennis O'Flaherty - F.B.I. Man Number 3
Actors:
Zack Taylor - F.B.I. Man Number 4
Actors:
Frank Farmer - Policeman