description Capricorn One Overview
Capricorn One depicts a fabricated Mars landing orchestrated by government agencies and astronauts under pressure. A reporter uncovers this deception, revealing a conspiracy involving a staged mission and key figures within NASA. The film, directed by Peter Hyams, stars Elliott Gould as the investigative journalist alongside a cast including James Brolin.
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info Capricorn One Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1977 |
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What is Capricorn One about?
Capricorn One follows astronauts whose planned Mars mission is secretly replaced by a staged television broadcast. A reporter begins investigating the deception after discovering evidence that the mission cannot proceed as presented.
Who directed Capricorn One?
Peter Hyams directed Capricorn One, which was released in 1977. The film combines political conspiracy, science fiction, and a chase thriller.
Who stars in Capricorn One?
The cast includes Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Sam Waterston, O. J. Simpson, and Hal Holbrook. Gould plays reporter Robert Caulfield, who works to expose the Mars-mission cover-up.
Is Capricorn One based on a real NASA mission?
No, Capricorn One is a fictional conspiracy story rather than a dramatization of an actual NASA mission. Its premise imagines a government effort to fake a Mars landing for political and public-relations reasons.
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