Released:
1969-12-11

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

Runtime:
2h 14min

Genre:
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

• 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