Marooned
Three marooned astronauts. Only 55 minutes left to rescue them. While the whole world watches and waits...
1969 · 2h 14m · G
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
John Sturges
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 and cast
- John Sturges Director
- Gregory Peck as Charles Keith
- Richard Crenna as Jim Pruett
- David Janssen as Ted Dougherty
- James Franciscus as Clayton Stone
- Gene Hackman as Buzz Lloyd
- Lee Grant as Celia Pruett
- Nancy Kovack as Teresa Stone
- Mariette Hartley as Betty Lloyd
- Scott Brady as Public Affairs Officer
- Craig Huebing as Flight Director
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