DVD
REVIEW: CAPRICORN ONE
10/10/08
Capricorn One, the
thrilling science-fiction film, makes its way to a special
edition DVD release. Featuring an outstanding cast of
Academy Award® nominees including Elliott Gould (Bob & Carol
& Ted & Alice), Sam Waterston (The Killing Fields), Hal
Holbrook (Into the Wild) and Telly Savalas (Birdman of
Alcatraz), the film is a classic conspiracy tale about the
mysteries surrounding the first manned space mission to
Mars. Capricorn One: Special Edition contains all new bonus
features including commentary by writer/director Peter Hyams
and “Flights of Fancy” featurette. A terrific edition to any
DVD collection, Capricorn One: Special Edition lands on
store shelves October 14th, 2008.
What if one of the greatest space adventures was really a
hoax? When the head of NASA’s manned Mars mission discovers
that the capsule meant to carry the astronauts will suffer a
catastrophic failure, he forces them to participate in a
hoax by broadcasting their “Mission” from a studio built at
an abandoned air force base. Over many months, the
astronauts are forced to film broadcasts on their progress.
All is going well until they learn that the only way for the
hoax to be maintained is for them to die upon re-entry.
Their only chance for survival is to make a desperate
attempt to escape. Throughout this period, an investigative
reporter gets wind of the fact that something is amiss and
slowly puts together the pieces of the mystery.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.35:1) 16x9
AUDIO:
English 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles - English Spanish
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Audio commentary with writer/director Peter Hyams
“Flights of Fancy” featurette
Theatrical trailers
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