About this movie
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. The ruse begins to unravel when the wife of the lost astronaut realizes she is living with a different man. Although angered by the deception, the woman has fallen in love with the replacement and plans to keep the secret. They both have a change of heart and decide to reveal the secret when they discover a new Mars mission is underway.
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Quick facts
Year
1972
Runtime
1h 13m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.9/10
Votes
8
Genre
Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 TV Movie
🎭 Science Fiction
🎬 Robert Michael Lewis
👤 Jackie Cooper
👤 Monte Markham
👤 Richard Anderson
planet mars
nasa
space travel
space mission
cover-up
impostor
astronaut
doppelgänger
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Questions about The Astronaut
How long is The Astronaut?
The Astronaut has a runtime of 1h 13m (1 hour and 13 minutes).
Who directed The Astronaut?
The Astronaut was directed by Robert Michael Lewis and released in 1972.
What genre is The Astronaut?
The Astronaut is a Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction film (1972).
Who stars in The Astronaut?
The cast of The Astronaut includes Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson, Robert Lansing, Susan Clark.
What is the TMDB rating for The Astronaut?
The Astronaut has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 8 votes.
