The mission was a sham. The murders were real.
1977 · PG · 2h 3m · Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

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.
Director: Peter Hyams
Writers: Peter Hyams
Music by: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Bill Butler
Editor: James Mitchell
Box office: $12M · Budget: $5M · Rated 6.8/10 by 522 viewers