Three marooned astronauts. Only 55 minutes left to rescue them. While the whole world watches and waits...
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 siteāand a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
Director: John Sturges
Director of Photography: Daniel L. Fapp
Producer: M.J. Frankovich
Screenplay: Mayo Simon
Charles Keith
Jim Pruett
Ted Dougherty
Clayton Stone
Buzz Lloyd
Celia Pruett
Teresa Stone
Betty Lloyd