After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
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After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
Release Date
1969-12-11
Language:
EN
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00
Duration:
134 mins
Status:
Released
Genres:
AdventureDramaScience Fiction
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Gregory Peck ( Charles Keith )
Richard Crenna ( Jim Pruett )
David Janssen ( Ted Dougherty )
James Franciscus ( Clayton Stone )
Gene Hackman ( Buzz Lloyd )
Lee Grant ( Celia Pruett )
Nancy Kovack ( Teresa Stone )
Mariette Hartley ( Betty Lloyd )
Scott Brady ( Public Affairs Officer )
Frank Marth ( Air Force Systems Director )
Craig Huebing ( Flight Director )
John Carter ( Flight Surgeon )
Vincent Van Lynn ( Aerospace Journalist )
George Gaynes ( Mission Director )
Tom Stewart ( Houston Cap Com )
Duke Hobbie ( Air Force Titan Specialist )
Walter Brooke ( Network Commentator )
Dennis Robertson ( Launch Director )
Kenner G. Kemp ( Guest in Observation Room (uncredited) )
Crews
John Sturges Director
Martin Caidin Novel
M.J. Frankovich Producer
Daniel L. Fapp Director of Photography
Walter Thompson Editor
Lyle R. Wheeler Production Design
Frank Tuttle Set Decoration
John Franco Script Supervisor
Nelson Tyler Aerial Camera
W. Wallace Kelley Second Unit Director of Photography