| Capricorn One [Region 2] |  | Director: Peter Hyams
Actors: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O.J. Simpson
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $49.98
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Seller: ZoverstocksUSA
Rating:  84 reviews
Sales Rank: 302584
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 123 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5030370902937
ASIN: B00004I9OG
Theatrical Release Date: June 2, 1978
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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 in his attempt rescue the hoax mission's sole survivor. --Jeff Shannon
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 Would Recommend February 24, 2010
Steven Abrams
If you haven't seen this one, it is worth your time to see. You will notice that alot of well known actors are in this one, including O'Jay Simpson. There is a remake in the works.
The Flight to Mars February 2, 2010
Acute Observer (North Jersey Shore)
Capricorn One, 1978 film
The film begins with the sound of an announcement of a rocket launch. The Vice President attends. Then an emergency requires the astronauts to leave the space craft. Should we spend billions on outer space projects given the problems here on earth? [Who benefits?] Dr. Jim Calloway explains the changes made for economic reasons (and a defective product). Political needs required this. The families are hostages for their good conduct! "Thank you for bringing the problem to my attention." There is a problem on Console #36. The video shows the landing on Mars! What will the astronauts do? What will that reporter do now that Elliot Witter has disappeared? What will happen if there is a malfunction on the space module upon re-entry?
The three astronauts make a successful escape. Was there a reason for low fuel on that jet plane? A pistol is part of the survival kit. They split up to survive. [Should they walk in the hot sun?] Robert Caulfield, the reporter, interviews Mrs. Brubaker. "Trust me." The search for the three men goes on. Caulfield learns about "Flat Rock", a recreated western town. Reporter Caulfield tells his manager about things. Will Federal Agents arrest him for narcotics possession? Will he be fired over this? Caulfield visits an abandoned Army base and finds a necklace. Will he find Brubaker alive? Can he rescue him from the pursuers and provide a dramatic ending?
This is a good story but has a weak ending. A film like this was only possible in post-Watergate America. I suggest this ending. The police capture the astronaut impersonator and the disgraced reporter and send them to a mental hospital for observation. They are soon forgotten. Drugs administered as part of their treatment have an adverse effect, but nobody cares anymore.
Capricorn One DVD October 6, 2009
Dermot P. Breen (Melbourne Australia)
I loved this movie when it was first released and have seen it many times since. It's great to have it on DVD.
Story has a few holes in it and I think a bit of rework on the script could have turned this into one of the great conspiracy movies of all time. Still a great flick.
Guilty pleasure? July 27, 2009
E. Von Ray (United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have to confess I have always liked this film, ever since I first saw it and was too young to realize some of the more obvious errors. It was a little slow, as I was used to Star Wars type speed, and a little talkative but I loved the idea. Seeing it again, on widescreen, as an adult, I appreciate it a lot more.
The positives are the story, the acting (which is actually very good, especially Hal Holbrook and Elliott Gould, and a hilarious scene stealing Telly Savalas), great direction, superb chase scenes and a very nice score.
It may not be a perfect film, or as awe-inspiring as Close Encounters, but this is a very entertaining film and one of the more under-valued films of the 70's.
 Great concept, lousy acting, Great chase scenes April 26, 2009
A. Schaffer (Los Angeles, CA USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The concept is there, God knows enough people actually believe it, if only the acting and screen play matched the concept it would be a decent film. The two scenes that I love are when the reporter's car goes out of control and is running through the city with the camera on the hood of the car and the chase scene between the helicopters and bi-plane. Other than that, nothing special.
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