Capricorn One is a movie novelization written by Bernard L. Ross (Ken Follet) in 1978 and based on the movie of the same name, directed by Peter Hyams in 1977. The movie features Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O.J. Simpson, Hal Holbrook, and others.
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Storyline
In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of scientists stages a phony Mars landing. Willingly participating in the deception are a trio of well-meaning astronauts, who become liabilities when their space capsule is reported lost on re-entry. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth.
Movie vs Book
Year
1977
Minutes
123
Movie Rate
6.90
Source: IMDb
Year
1978
Pages
219
Book Rate
7.26
S: Goodreads
Book
Capricorn One
Author: Bernard L. Ross, (Ken Follet)
Country: USA
First published in: 1978
Length: 219 pages
Genre: Fiction
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