The Astronaut
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.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Universal Television
Cast
Jackie CooperKurt Anderson
Monte MarkhamEddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph
Richard AndersonDr. Wylie
Robert LansingJohn Phillips
Susan ClarkGail Randolph
John LuptonDon Masters
Walter BrookeTom Everett
James B. SikkingAstronaut Higgins
Paul KentCarl SamuelsLoretta LeverseeToni ScottRay DimasFreddie
Patsy GarrettBoy's MotherMedia
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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 reali…
Who stars in The Astronaut?
The movie stars Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson, Robert Lansing, Susan Clark and more.
When was The Astronaut released?
The Astronaut was released in 1972 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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