Capricorn One (1977)

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.

Director:

Peter Hyams

Stars:

Elliott Gould (Robert Caulfield), James Brolin (Col. Charles Brubaker), Brenda Vaccaro (Kay Brubaker), Sam Waterston (Lt. Col. Peter Willis), O. J. Simpson (Cmdr. John Walker), Hal Holbrook (Dr. James Kelloway)