After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring… Read more
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Marooned
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Movie · Adventure · Drama · G
1969 · 2h 14m · ★ 21% (9.6K)
Three marooned astronauts. Only 55 minutes left to rescue them. While the whole world watches and waits...
Director: John Sturges
Starring: Gregory Peck, Richard Crenna, David Janssen
Overview
After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
Director
John Sturges
Production
Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
Cast
Gregory Peck, Richard Crenna, David Janssen, James Franciscus, Gene Hackman, Lee Grant, Nancy Kovack, Mariette Hartley, Scott Brady, Frank Marth, Craig Huebing, John Carter, Vincent Van Lynn, George Gaynes, Tom Stewart, Duke Hobbie, Walter Brooke, Dennis Robertson, Kenner G. Kemp