Capricorn One [2 Discs] [Blu-ray]

Director: Peter Hyams Peter Hyams

Overview

A group of three astronauts participate in a government scheme to fake a manned landing on Mars in this conspiracy thriller. Soon, the astronauts discover that they have become expendable, as the government plans to kill them to prevent the truth from being revealed.

Product Details

Release Date:	01/13/2015
UPC:	0011301207227
Original Release:	1978
Rating:	PG
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	2:10:00
Sales rank:	16,275

Special Features

Original theatrical trailer; Photo gallery

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Elliott Gould	Robert Caulfield
James Brolin	Charles Brubaker
Brenda Vaccaro	Kay Brubaker
O.J. Simpson	John Walker
Sam Waterston	Peter Willis
Hal Holbrook	Dr. James Kelloway
David Huddleston	Hollis Peaker
David 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 Sikking	Control Room Man
James Karen	Vice President Price
Hank Stohl	General Enders
Norman Bartold	President
Darrell Zwerling	Dr. Bergen
Milton Selzer	Dr. Burroughs
Lou Frizzell	Horace Gruning
Paul Picerni	Jerry
Barbara Bosson	Alva Leacock
Paul Haney	Paul Cunningham
Jon Cedar	F.B.I. Man Number 1
Steve Tannen	Man at Hangar Number 1
Trent Dolan	Man at Hangar Number 2
Bridget Byrne	Reporter Number 2
James Bacon	Reporter Number 4
Sandy Davidson	N.A.S.A. Reporter
Ron Cummins	F.B.I. Man Number 2
Nancy Malone	Mrs. Peaker
Todd Hoffman	NASA Usher
Ken White	Tracking Technician
Zack Taylor	F.B.I. Man #4
Frank Farmer	Policeman
Jerry Goldsmith	Composer

Technical Credits

Peter Hyams

Peter Hyams	Director,Screenwriter
Paul N. Lazarus III	Producer
Les Fresholtz	Sound Effects
Jerry Jost	Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Minkler	Sound Effects
Bruce Mattox	Special Effects
Bill Hickman	Stunts
Henry Millar	Special Effects
Paul N. Lazarus	Producer

Editorial Reviews

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.