Capricorn One [videorecording] / Sir Lew Grade presents for Associated General Films in a Lazarus/Hyams production of a Peter Hyams film ; produced by Paul N. Lazarus III ; written and directed by Peter Hyams.
When the head of NASA's manned Mars mission discovers that the capsule meant to carry the astronauts will suffer a catastrophic failure, he forces them to participate in a hoax by broadcasting their 'Mission' from a studio built at an abandoned air force base. Over many months, the astronauts are forced to film broadcasts on their progress. They find out that they are to die upon re-entry. An investigative reporter gets wind that something is amiss and begins to put the pieces together.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen; Special edition
- Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2008]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.Special features: Audio commentary by Peter Hyams; "Flights of fancy" featurette; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Bill Butler ; editor, James Mitchell ; music, Jerry Goldsmith.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O.J. Simpson, Hal Holbrook, David Huddleston, David Doyle, Karen Black, Telly Savalas.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 or 2.0, digitally mastered.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hoaxes > United States > Drama.
Investigative reporting > United States > Drama.
Manned space flight > Drama.
Space flight to Mars > Drama.
Marte (Planeta) > Teatro.
Vuelo espacial tripulado > Teatro.
Mars (Planet) > Exploration > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films
Fiction films.
Science fiction films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD CAP 'PG' (Text) | 37810434933312 | Adult Video | Available | - |
