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  • The Astronaut (1972)
  • TV Movie | 73 min | Drama
The Astronaut (1972)
TV Movie | 73 min | Drama

Government officials, not wanting to have the space program canceled, substitute a lookalike for an astronaut who died on a Mars mission.
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Writers
Gerald Di Pego (teleplay) | Charles Kuenstle (teleplay) (story) | Robert Biheller (teleplay) (story)
Producer
Cinematographer
Editors
Les Green | John Kaufman (as John Kaufman jr)
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Status
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Updated Jan 8, 1972

Release date
Jan 8, 1972 (United States)

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Cast

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18 cast members
Name Known for
Jackie Cooper
Kurt Anderson Kurt Anderson   See fewer
Monte Markham
Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph Eddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph   See fewer
Richard Anderson
Dr. Wylie Dr. Wylie   See fewer
Robert Lansing
John Phillips John Phillips   See fewer
Susan Clark
Gail Randolph Gail Randolph   See fewer
John Lupton
Don Masters Don Masters   See fewer
Walter Brooke
Reporter Tom Everett Reporter Tom Everett   See fewer
Loretta Leversee
Toni Scott Toni Scott   See fewer
Paul Kent
Carl Samuels Carl Samuels   See fewer
James Sikking
Astronaut Higgens Astronaut Higgens   See fewer
John S. Ragin
Walters (as John Ragin) Walters (as John Ragin)   See fewer
Tom Hallick
Agent Wilson Agent Wilson   See fewer
Richard Stahl
Beachgoer's Friend Beachgoer's Friend   See fewer
Paul Micale
Beachgoer Beachgoer   See fewer
Ray Dimas
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Harks
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Wally Schirra
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
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