Capricorn One

Synopsis

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

Written by

Peter Hyams

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Studio

Associated General Films

Released

10 December 1977

Genres

Drama, Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi