The Astronaut
1972, English. Directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the lost astronaut. The ruse begins to unravel when the wife of the lost astronaut realizes she is living with a different man. Although angered by the deception, the woman has fallen in love with the replacement and plans to keep the secret. They both have a change of heart and decide to reveal the secret when they discover a new Mars mission is underway.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert Michael LewisDirector
- Jackie CooperKurt Anderson
- Monte MarkhamEddie Reese / Col. Brice Randolph
- Richard AndersonDr. Wylie
- Robert LansingJohn Phillips
- Susan ClarkGail Randolph
- John LuptonDon Masters
- Walter BrookeTom Everett
- James B. SikkingAstronaut Higgins
- Paul KentCarl Samuels
- Loretta LeverseeToni Scott
- Ray DimasFreddie
- Patsy GarrettBoy's Mother
Details
- Released
- 8 January 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Kuenstle, Robert Biheller
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The Astronaut runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Astronaut is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Astronaut isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 January 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Astronaut?
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Who directed The Astronaut?
The Astronaut (1972) was directed by Robert Michael Lewis and stars Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson.