United States / Jan 08, 1972 / NR / ABC
1h 13min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James B. Sikking | Astronaut Higgins |
| Paul Kent | Carl Samuels |
| Loretta Leversee | Toni Scott |
| Ray Dimas | Freddie |
| Patsy Garrett | Boy's Mother |
| Tom Hallick | Agent Wilson |
| John S. Ragin | Walters |
| Paul Micale | Beachgoer |
| Richard Stahl | Fred, Beachgoer's Friend |
| Bob Harks | Photographer (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaTV MovieScience Fiction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Astronaut |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Television |
| Release date | 8 gennaio 1972 |
| Production | Harve Bennett |
| Writer | Charles Kuenstle, Robert Biheller, Gerald Di Pego |
| Editing | Les Green, John Kaufman |
| Cinematography | Alric Edens |
| Assistant directors | Robert Saunders, Robert Michael Lewis |
| Production design | George C. Webb |
| Art direction | George C. Webb |
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| Set decoration | George C. Webb |
| Music | Gil Mellé |
| Sound | Gil Mellé |
Release dates
TV
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