The Astronaut

The story

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.

Cast & crew

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 Leversee

Loretta LeverseeToni Scott

Ray Dimas

Ray DimasFreddie

Patsy GarrettBoy's Mother