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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD DVD Layers: 1 DVD Sides: 1 EAN: 9780784011546 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 0784011540 Label: Lions Gate Languages: Manufacturer: Lions Gate MPN: D60475D Number Of Items: 1 Picture Format: Letterbox Publisher: Lions Gate Region Code: 1 Release Date: February 18, 1998 Running Time: 123 minutes Studio: Lions Gate Theatrical Release Date: June 02, 1978 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Thanks to repeated showings on cable television and home video, this speculative thriller has built quite a loyal following since its release in 1978. The provocative "what if?" scenario still packs a punch, even if it is not always believable. James Brolin, Sam Waterston, and O.J. Simpson star as three astronauts who agree to spare the government embarrassment by faking their historic landing on Mars after their spacecraft is determined to be unsafe for blastoff. When a scheming mission controller (Hal Holbrook) plots to kill the astronauts in a staged capsule fire, the trio embarks on a dangerous mission to expose the truth. Elliott Gould costars as the journalist determined to crack the conspiracy, and director Peter Hyams turns up the tension with an exciting chase sequence involving Telly Savalas as an eccentric barnstormer who comes to Gould's aid. --Jeff Shannon Average Rating:
 Rating: - All Star Cast 70's Conspiracy ThrillerI remember watching this on tv some time back and have finally managed to get it on dvd. The plot involves the proposed first manned landing on mars...however before the rocket is even launched the Nasa realises that the mission is doomed. In order to ensure that the 'space programme' funding is secure they convince the astronauts (played by James Brolin, Sam Waterson and yes...O.J Simpson) to participate in an elaborate hoax. So far so good...all goes to plan until months later on return ... Read More Rating:  - Conspiracy nutters need not replyCapricorn One This is one my favorites. When it came out the Apollo missions were the state of the art space craft. So that's why these astronauts look so crammed together for the (impossibly long) mission to Mars. If they did a remake today, they would no doubt use something more like a shuttle with some room to exercise in! That quibble aside, the premise behind Capricorn One's plot is believable: how an agenda-based government space program, struggling on a shrinking budget, tries to buffalo ... Read More Rating: - Is it real or smoke and mirrors?Good plot. Could be repeated in many areas today. Classic movie for any collector. Moves well until toward the end. Really could have had more exciting and realistic chases. After all, a crop duster out maneuvering/flying helicopters? Of course it was great when I saw it in the "picture show" many decades ago. Had to own it... Rating:  - Conspiracy theory anyone? It's easy for me to notice this movie was taken from the real life conspiracy theory about the moon landings being faked by the government. In my opinion Capricorn One is your standard government conspiracy movie that has a fascinating premise, but not much more. First off I want to say the story and how the plot unfolds is solid. No complaints there. Everything moves in a logical, intelligent, and extremely realistic pace. That is at least one feather in Capricorn's cap. Some of the scenes impressed ... Read More Rating: - ExcellentI do not discuss plots with movies. Better to not ruin things and let people watch without knowing what is going to happen. But this is a 4, maybe 5 star must have. Great acting. Great story. A plus for any DVD collection. |
