Marooned(1969)
“Three marooned astronauts. Only 55 minutes left to rescue them. While the whole world watches and waits...”
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
Studio
Frankovich Productions
Cast
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
Frank Marth
as Air Force Systems Director
Craig Huebing
as Flight Director
John Carter
as Flight Surgeon
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Frankovich Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Marooned?▼
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What is Marooned about?▼
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.
Who directed Marooned?▼
Marooned was directed by John Sturges and released in 1969. It is a adventure, drama, science fiction film.
How long is Marooned?▼
Marooned has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Marooned?▼
The cast of Marooned includes 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 and more.
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