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.
Cast
Gregory Peck
Charles Keith
Richard Crenna
Jim Pruett
David Janssen
Ted Dougherty
James Franciscus
Clayton Stone
Gene Hackman
Buzz Lloyd
Lee Grant
Celia Pruett
Nancy Kovack
Teresa Stone
Mariette Hartley
Betty Lloyd
Scott Brady
Public Affairs Officer
Frank Marth
Air Force Systems Director
Craig Huebing
Flight Director
John Carter
Flight Surgeon
Vincent Van Lynn
Aerospace Journalist
George Gaynes
Mission Director
Tom Stewart
Houston Cap Com
Duke Hobbie
Air Force Titan Specialist
Walter Brooke
Network Commentator
Dennis Robertson
Launch Director
Kenner G. Kemp
Guest in Observation Room (uncredited)
Crew
John Sturges
Director
Mayo Simon
Screenplay
Martin Caidin
Novel
Walter Thompson
Editor
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Daniel McCauley
Assistant Director
M.J. Frankovich
Producer
Frank Capra, Jr.
Associate Producer
Lyle R. Wheeler
Production Design
Nelson Tyler
Aerial Camera
Seth Banks
Costumer
Ralph E. Black
Second Unit Director
W. Wallace Kelley
Second Unit Director of Photography
Les Fresholtz
Sound
Arthur Piantadosi
Sound
Lawrence W. Butler
Special Effects
Donald C. Glouner
Special Effects
Robie Robinson
Special Effects
Norman Stuart
Dialogue Coach
Frank Tuttle
Set Decoration
John Franco
Script Supervisor
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Double
William J. O'Sullivan
Production Manager
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