Marooned

"Three marooned astronauts. Only 55 minutes left to rescue them. While the whole world watches and waits..."

Jan 29 1970 G 2h 14m
Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

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.

Plot

After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to earth only to find their rockets wont fire. 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.

Written by

Mayo Simon, Martin Caidin

Directed by

John Sturges

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
6,318
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA