
The Astronaut
57.00%
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January 8, 1972
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Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction
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.
Featured Crew
Robert Biheller
Teleplay
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
Charles Kuenstle
Story
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Cast

Jackie Cooper
Kurt Anderson

Monte Markham
Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph

Richard Anderson
Dr. Wylie

Robert Lansing
John Phillips

Susan Clark
Gail Randolph