Capricorn One (1978)

Capricorn One is an American science fiction film made in 1978. The film was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, and O. J. Simpson.

In the movie, after NASA's unsuccessful attempt to send humans to Mars, it is revealed that the astronauts did not actually go into space, but performed a fake space mission on a movie set. The astronauts then attempt to escape as they are tried to be eliminated by NASA's top executives, who know about their true mission.

Although Capricorn One is a film based on a fictional scenario, there has been considerable debate about the real-life sending of humans to space and NASA's contribution to space exploration. The movie has gained popularity among those who believe that the Apollo 11 mission is fake, often by people who are often misinformed.

Capricorn One is a movie about the events of NASA after an unsuccessful attempt to send humans to Mars, when it is revealed that the astronauts did not actually go into space, but performed a mock space mission on the set of a movie.

NASA is forced to fake a mission to keep the astronauts safe. However, the astronauts reveal the truth after a while and they are followed by NASA officials to eliminate them. While trying to escape, the astronauts find themselves in a game of cat and mouse and do their best to uncover the truth.

There is also very interesting information about Capricorn One, which attracted a lot of attention when it was released in cinemas.

• The movie features famous actors such as James Brolin, Elliott Gould and Sam Waterston in the lead roles.
• The movie is based on a scenario where NASA sends astronauts on a mock mission on a movie set, rather than sending them into space on a real mission.
• The movie became popular with people who believed in real life that the Apollo 11 mission was fake.
• While the movie is about a real mock mission, it's important to keep in mind the fact that NASA has made major contributions to real space missions.
• The film became one of the highest-grossing films in the United States.
• The film was covered by the popular television program of the time, "60 Minutes", in which it was alleged that NASA confused real missions with fake missions.
• Although the film was shot with the technology of the period, it is watched with interest by many people even today.
• Capricorn One can also be considered as a movie about the importance NASA attaches to real space missions and how difficult it is to send people into space.

Director : Peter Hyams
Writers : Peter Hyams
Director of Photography : Bill Butler
Music : Jerry Goldsmith
Production : 1978 - USA - 123 m.
Genre : Action / Adventure / Drama / Science Fiction

CAST :

Elliott Gould

James Brolin

Brenda Vaccaro

Sam Waterston

O.J. Simpson

Hal Holbrook