Marooned (1969)
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"Marooned" (1969) is a gripping science fiction drama directed by John Sturges, offering a poignant glimpse into the harrowing ordeal of three astronauts trapped in space. The film, which won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, chronicles the intense and life-threatening challenges faced by astronauts commander Jim Pruett, Buzz Lloyd, and Clayton "Stoney" Stone after their spacecraft fails during an extended mission. With their oxygen running critically low, NASA grapples with the feasibility of a daring and unprecedented rescue mission. As the astronauts and their families endure an agonizing wait, a broader narrative about the perils and sacrifices of space exploration unfolds, reflecting both the technological optimism and the stark realities of the space race era.
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
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