Marooned

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.

Directed by John Sturges

Top 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

F

Frank Marth

Air Force Systems Director

C

Craig Huebing

Flight Director

John Carter

Flight Surgeon

V

Vincent Van Lynn

Aerospace Journalist

George Gaynes

Mission Director

T

Tom Stewart

Houston Cap Com

Duke Hobbie

Air Force Titan Specialist

Walter Brooke

Network Commentator

D

Dennis Robertson

Launch Director

Kenner G. Kemp

Guest in Observation Room (uncredited)

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