The Astronaut(1972)
The Astronaut Synopsis
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.
The Astronaut (1972) is a drama, tv movie and science fiction film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, released on January 8, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson and Robert Lansing. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Writers:
- Gerald Di Pego, Charles Kuenstle, Robert Biheller
- Producers:
- Harve Bennett
- Composer:
- Gil Mellé
- Production:
- Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
The Astronaut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Cooper
as Kurt Anderson
Monte Markham
as Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph
Richard Anderson
as Dr. Wylie
Robert Lansing
as John Phillips
Susan Clark
as Gail Randolph
John Lupton
as Don Masters
Walter Brooke
as Tom Everett
James B. Sikking
as Astronaut Higgins
Paul Kent
as Carl Samuels
- Loretta Leversee
Loretta Leversee
as Toni Scott
- Ray Dimas
Ray Dimas
as Freddie
Patsy Garrett
as Boy's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Robert Michael Lewis, written by Gerald Di Pego, Charles Kuenstle and Robert Biheller, produced by Harve Bennett.
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The Astronaut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Astronaut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Astronaut online?
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Who stars in The Astronaut?
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The main cast of The Astronaut (1972) includes Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson, Robert Lansing and Susan Clark. The film was directed by Robert Michael Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Astronaut released?
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The Astronaut was released on January 8, 1972 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Astronaut worth watching?
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The Astronaut (1972) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.