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The Astronaut (1972)

NR · 1972-01-08 · 1h 13m · EN
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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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Robert Michael LewisDirector

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Jackie CooperJackie CooperKurt AndersonMonte MarkhamMonte MarkhamEddie Reese / Col. Brice RandolphRichard AndersonRichard AndersonDr. WylieRobert LansingRobert LansingJohn PhillipsSusan ClarkSusan ClarkGail RandolphJohn LuptonJohn LuptonDon MastersWalter BrookeWalter BrookeTom EverettJames B. SikkingJames B. SikkingAstronaut HigginsPaul KentPaul KentCarl SamuelsLoretta LeverseeLoretta LeverseeToni ScottRay DimasRay DimasFreddiePatsy GarrettPatsy GarrettBoy's Mother

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Space travelPlanet marsNasaAstronautCover-upSpace missionDoppelgängerImpostorMovie of the week

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Genre affinityDrama · Science Fiction · Tv MovieTheme affinitySpace Travel · Planet Mars · NasaVisual styleSpace Travel · Space MissionDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference316630

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Frequently asked questions about The Astronaut

What is The Astronaut about?

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.

How long is The Astronaut?

The Astronaut has a runtime of 73 minutes.