The Astronaut (1972)
1972 · NR · 1h 13m · Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction
Genres: Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction
An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the lost astronaut.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Writers: Charles Kuenstle, Robert Biheller
Music by: Gil Mellé
Cinematography: Alric Edens
Editor: Les Green, John Kaufman
Cast
Jackie Cooper as Kurt AndersonMonte Markham as Eddie Reese / Col. Brice RandolphRichard Anderson as Dr. WylieRobert Lansing as John PhillipsSusan Clark as Gail RandolphJohn Lupton as Don MastersWalter Brooke as Tom EverettJames B. Sikking as Astronaut HigginsPaul Kent as Carl SamuelsLoretta Leversee as Toni ScottRay Dimas as FreddiePatsy Garrett as Boy's MotherMore like this
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