San Diego Space Society

Mars Movie Night: “THE ASTRONAUT” (1972)

Posted by Gerry Williams in Calendar, Events, Mars Society on April 29, 2010

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The Mars Society – San Diego presents:

MARS MOVIE NIGHT — THE ASTRONAUT (1972)

In the not too distant future the first American astronaut prepares to set foot on the planet Mars. The world is watching this event live on television. Everything is a success, or so the world thinks, and he is treated as a hero upon his return. Later, it is discovered that the mission was a failure and as the astronaut on Mars died of an undetermined condition. Mission controllers on Earth fed a false image into the “live” broadcast so as not to panic the public. The “astronaut” who returned to Earth is actually a double who had undergone surgery so as to look like the real astronaut. Only the wife of the astronaut begins to suspect the man who returned, although looking identical to her husband, is somehow different. Unfortunately for those who created the hoax, the Russians announce that due to the American success they have launched their own mission which is now on its way to Mars.

A rare Made-for-TV movie starring Jackie Cooper, Monte Markham, Richard Anderson, Robert Lansing and Susan Clark.

Also showing:

A “DUCK DODGERS” cartoon

Showtime is 7:00pm at Studio 106 in the Golden Hill area just east of downtown San Diego, CA.

Admission is FREE, and popcorn is provided (you can bring snacks or drinks to share).

Please RSVP, as seating is limited.

For more information, please visit the MarsMovieGuide.com