The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, The Groundstar Conspiracy is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 95 minutes. “We challenge you to guess the ending of...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A break-in and sabotage attempt occurs at a top secret research institute and the culprit is cornered and captured. The problem is that he's been badly injured and claims to have lost his memory entirely. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between investigator Tuxan, the mystery intruder Welles and the people who sent him on the mission.
Who’s in it. The Groundstar Conspiracy stars George Peppard as Tuxan, Michael Sarrazin as John David Welles / Peter Bellamy, Christine Belford as Nicole Devon and Cliff Potts as Carl Mosely, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Groundstar Conspiracy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Groundstar Conspiracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Groundstar Conspiracy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972)?
- In GB, The Groundstar Conspiracy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Groundstar Conspiracy worth watching?
- The Groundstar Conspiracy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Groundstar Conspiracy?
- The Groundstar Conspiracy stars George Peppard, Michael Sarrazin, Christine Belford, Cliff Potts and James Olson.
- When was The Groundstar Conspiracy released?
- The Groundstar Conspiracy was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.