In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of scientists stages a phony Mars landing. Willingly participating in the deception are a trio of well-meaning astronauts, who become liabilities when their space capsule is reported lost on re-entry. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth a secret.
The government attempts to fake a mission to Mars, but when the astronauts learn that part of the scenario includes a "tragic accident" on the way home, they attempt an escape. A forerunner of the non-stop action suspense movie with terrific aerial stunts and an all-star cast.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - 1.85:1
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Additional Release Material:
Trailers -
Theatrical
Production Notes
Cast and Crew Information
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Director of Photography
Bill Butler: Director of Photography, THE PLAGUE (2006)
Art Director
David Haber: Art Director
Review 1:
"A snappy script, cameos by Karen Black and Telly Savalas, well-paced action and a nice line in post-Watergate paranoia."
Source: Uncut
p.136 01/01/2006
Review 2:
"...Gould and Telly Savalas are teamed...The duo is a bullseye...[Savalas delivers] a delightful cameo..."
Source: Variety
06/07/1978
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