Film1977123 min

Capricorn One

Name: Capricorn One
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1977
Duration: 123 min
Cast: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O.J. Simpson

Taste attributes: actiondramascience fictionthrilleradventurerobots/ai/spacevehiclesfastlightimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questcomplex relationshiprescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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"The mission was a sham. The murders were real."

Boxlist takeAn otherworldly sci-fi film that is wide-ranging, stylish and unsentimental. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

6.8/10

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Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it
Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it

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Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

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.

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