The Astronaut
The Astronaut

The Astronaut (1972)

1972-01-08

(US) •

Drama,

TV Movie,

Science Fiction

5.7/10

User

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Overview

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.

Movie Cast

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Jackie Cooper

Kurt Anderson

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Monte Markham

Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph

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Richard Anderson

Dr. Wylie

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Robert Lansing

John Phillips

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Susan Clark

Gail Randolph

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John Lupton

Don Masters

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Walter Brooke

Tom Everett

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James B. Sikking

Astronaut Higgins

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Paul Kent

Carl Samuels

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Loretta Leversee

Toni Scott

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Ray Dimas

Freddie

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Patsy Garrett

Boy's Mother

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Tom Hallick

Agent Wilson

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John S. Ragin

Walters

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Paul Micale

Beachgoer

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Richard Stahl

Fred, Beachgoer's Friend

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Bob Harks

Photographer (uncredited)