Special Report: Journey to Mars
Synopsis
When the world's first spaceship is close to its goal (Mars), the TV network GNN begins its live coverage of the last two hours of the mission, and then the problems start. The landing computer malfunctions; Captain Eugene T. Slader gets very sick; and back on Earth, it is discovered that big financial corporations have an interest in the failure of the mission - and we, the viewers, can see it all live on television.
Top Cast
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Keith Carradine
Capt. Eugene T. Slader
Judge Reinhold
Ryan West
Elizabeth Wilson
President Elizabeth Richardson
Alfre Woodard
Tamara O'Neil
Philip Casnoff
Nick Van Pelt
Diane Venora
Lt. Tanya Sadavoy
Michael Murphy
Dean Rumplemeyer
Christine Estabrook
Amanda Whitney
Rosalind Chao
Dr. Lin Yo Yu
Richard Schiff
Eric Altman
Richard Young
Astronaut Charles Downing
Michael Chinyamurindi
Maria Mayenzet
Dean Jones
Dr. Scott Berlin
Gibby Brand
White House Correspondent
Leonard Kelly-Young
Deborah Lacey
Tiiu Leek
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Screenplay & Story
- Rasha Drachkovitch, Augustus Taylor
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Special Report: Journey to Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- 44 Blue Productions, Fred Silverman Company, Viacom Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mandel
Rasha Drachkovitch, Augustus Taylor
Mark Snow
Stephen Michael
Harry R. Sherman, Rasha Drachkovitch, Fred Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mandel
Director
Stephen Michael
Editor
Harry R. Sherman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Report: Journey to Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Special Report: Journey to Mars about?
When the world's first spaceship is close to its goal (Mars), the TV network GNN begins its live coverage of the last two hours of the mission, and then the problems start. The landing computer malfunctions; Captain Eugene T. Slader gets very sick; and back on Earth, it is discovered that big financial corporations have an interest in the failure of the mission - and we, the viewers, can see it all live on television.
Who directed Special Report: Journey to Mars?
Special Report: Journey to Mars was directed by Robert Mandel.
Who stars in Special Report: Journey to Mars?
The principal cast of Special Report: Journey to Mars includes Keith Carradine, Judge Reinhold, Elizabeth Wilson, Alfre Woodard, Philip Casnoff.
When was Special Report: Journey to Mars released and how long is it?
Special Report: Journey to Mars was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Special Report: Journey to Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Special Report: Journey to Mars was composed by Mark Snow.