Capricorn One

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Overview

Astronauts Charles Brubaker, John Walker, and Peter Willis James Brolin, O.J. Simpson, and Sam Waterston, respectively are hailed as heroes when they become the first men to be rocketed to Mars. Actually the space travelers are as phony as their mission controller, Dr. James Kelloway Hal Holbrook; to avert a failure that might cost the space program its funding, the Mars-bound vessel has been sent up without a crew, while the helmeted astronauts sit on a movie soundstage, pretending to be in outer space for the ...
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Overview

Astronauts Charles Brubaker, John Walker, and Peter Willis James Brolin, O.J. Simpson, and Sam Waterston, respectively are hailed as heroes when they become the first men to be rocketed to Mars. Actually the space travelers are as phony as their mission controller, Dr. James Kelloway Hal Holbrook; to avert a failure that might cost the space program its funding, the Mars-bound vessel has been sent up without a crew, while the helmeted astronauts sit on a movie soundstage, pretending to be in outer space for the benefit of the TV cameras. Unfortunately the Mars ship crashes on arrival, making the astronaut trio thoroughly expendable. Investigative reporter Robert Caulfield Elliott Gould, who's smelled a rat all along, races against time to prevent NASA from "terminating" the hapless astronauts in order to cover up the conspiracy.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; ; Audio Commentary by Peter Hyams; "Flights of Fancy" featurette; Theatrical Trailers; Widescreen version; 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio; English Closed Captioned; English and Spanish Subtitles
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Editorial Reviews

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This agreeable high-concept effort is one of Peter Hyams' most accomplished films. The script's conspiracy-theory premise requires a major suspension of disbelief, but Hyams makes it worthwhile for those willing to make that leap with some inspired work behind the camera. The script is peppered with plenty of rapid-fire dialogue worthy of a Howard Hawks comedy (the exchanges between Elliott Gould and Karen Black are particularly memorable) and Hyams applies plenty of style and pizzazz to the film's action set pieces, especially the memorable "dogfight" finale. The thrills Hyams generates are bolstered by plenty of noteworthy assistance behind the camera, the most notable contributions being Bill Butler's sharp widescreen cinematography and Jerry Goldsmith's rousing, militaristic score. However, the glue that holds the film together is the tight ensemble work of its gifted cast: Elliott Gould effectively utilizes his off-kilter charm to flesh out a stock "intrepid reporter" role, James Brolin is appropriately stoic as the bravest of the astronaut trio, and Hal Holbrook is quietly effective as a government figure with a hidden agenda. There are also plenty of great cameos, the best being Telly Savalas' scene-stealing work as an easily annoyed aviator. In the end, Capricorn One is a lightweight but likable affair which provides plenty of fun for thriller fans.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/14/2008
  • UPC: 012236100256
  • Original Release: 1978

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  • Source: Lions Gate
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Special Edition / Wide Screen / Subtitled
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Time: 2:03:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 31,658

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Elliott Gould Robert Caulfield
James Brolin Charles Brubaker
Brenda Vaccaro Kay Brubaker
Sam Waterston Peter Willis
O.J. Simpson John Walker
Hal Holbrook Dr. James Kelloway
David Huddleston Hollis Peaker
David F. Doyle Walter Loughlin
Denise Nicholas Betty Walker
Robert Walden Elliot Whittier
Lee Bryant Sharon Willis
Alan Fudge Capsule Communicator
Karen Black Judy Drinkwater
Telly Savalas Albain
James Bacon Reporter #4
Norman Bartold President
Barbara Bosson Alva Leacock
Jon Cedar F.B.I. Man #1
Ron Cummins F.B.I. Man #2
Trent Dolan Man at Hangar #2
Frank Farmer Policeman
Lou Frizzell Horace Gruning
Todd Hoffman NASA Usher
James Karen Vice President Price
Nancy Malone Mrs. Peaker
Paul Picerni Jerry
Milton Selzer Dr. Burroughs
James B. Sikking Control Room Man
Steve Tannen Man at Hangar #1
Zack Taylor F.B.I. Man #4
Ken White Tracking Technician
Darrell Zwerling Dr. Bergen
Technical Credits
Peter Hyams Director, Screenwriter
Albert Brenner Production Designer
Bill Butler Cinematographer
Jerry Goldsmith Score Composer
David M. Haber Art Director
Jerry Jost Sound/Sound Designer
Paul N. Lazarus III Producer
Henry Millar Special Effects
James Mitchell Editor
Pat Norris Costumes/Costume Designer
Michael Rachmil Associate Producer, Production Manager
Rick Simpson Set Decoration/Design
Irby Smith Asst. Director
Michael Westmore Makeup
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Capricorn One
1. Preparing for Launch [6:23]
2. Please Follow Me [6:14]
3. Moment of Truth [6:22]
4. Have To Help [6:07]
5. Malfunctioning Signals [4:34]
6. Capricorn One Has Landed [2:53]
7. Picture On Mars [5:33]
8. Transmission Confusion [2:49]
9. In Too Deep [3:06]
10. Words From Home [4:23]
11. Losing Control [4:13]
12. Red Warning [3:09]
13. What Went Wrong [2:59]
14. Air Escape [7:57]
15. Staying Strong [1:46]
16. Manhunt [4:13]
17. Desert Search [5:41]
18. Something Big [10:46]
19. Looking For Someone [9:34]
20. Fighting for Life [12:24]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Capricorn One
   Play Movie
   Scene Selection
   Set Up
      Audio
         English 5.1 (Dolby Digital)
         English 2.0 (Dolby Digital)
      Subtitles
         English
         Spanish
         Subtitles: None
   Special Features
      Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Peter Hyams: On/Off
      Flights Of Fancy: The Politics and Paranoia Of Capricorn One
      Theatrical Trailer
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Wag the Dog

    Big Budget Bomb

    There are so many things wrong with this film, I countinued watching out of inertia. That doesn't mean this is a great awful movie that's fun to watch;it is not, its just bad. The plot is absolutely ludicrous, as is its unfolding on the screen. There are continuity problems you could fly a 747 through. Save for a Telly Savalas section involving a biplane, this "sci-fi" movie is as entertaing as reading the transcript of congressional hearing on the dangers of watching lead paint dry. The positives: Elliot Gould, Telly Savalas, Jerry goldsmiths score, But these are Slim Pickins in a two hour movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Story of our Moon Landing.

    This is a good movie about the USA government attempting to hoax the world with a staged manned space flight to Mars. The film keeps us in our seats with moving action and suspense as the three astronauts attempt to escape their captors and reveal to the world what was really going on.

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