Capricorn One

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $12,000,000.00

Budget: $5,000,000.00

Release date: December 10, 1977

Countries of origin: United Kingdom, United States of America,

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