Countdown
“The motion picture that puts a man on the moon and you follow him every terrifying second of the way.”
Synopsis
Desperate to land a man on the moon before Russia does, NASA hastily preps a would-be spaceman for a mission that would leave him alone in a lunar shelter for a year.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Countdown - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-04
Top Cast
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James Caan
Lee Stegler
Joanna Moore
Mickey Stegler
Robert Duvall
Chiz
Barbara Baxley
Jean
Charles Aidman
Gus
Steve Ihnat
Ross Duellan
Michael Murphy
Rick
Ted Knight
Walter Larson
Stephen Coit
Ehrman
John Rayner
Dunc
Charles Irving
Seidel
Bobby Riha
Stevie Stegler
Ray Ballard
Manager (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Technician (uncredited)
Arthur Bernard
Coopersmith (uncredited)
George Blagoi
Reporter (uncredited)
Ivan Bonar
Nogrady (uncredited)
Betty Bresler
Ross's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Loring Mandel
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Countdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- William Conrad Productions, Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Loring Mandel, Hank Searls
Leonard Rosenman
William W. Spencer
Gene Milford
Jimmy Lydon, William Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Loring Mandel
Screenplay
Robert Altman
Director
Jimmy Lydon
Producer
William W. Spencer
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Countdown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Countdown about?
Desperate to land a man on the moon before Russia does, NASA hastily preps a would-be spaceman for a mission that would leave him alone in a lunar shelter for a year.
Who directed Countdown?
Countdown was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in Countdown?
The principal cast of Countdown includes James Caan, Joanna Moore, Robert Duvall, Barbara Baxley, Charles Aidman.
When was Countdown released and how long is it?
Countdown was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Countdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Countdown was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Countdown based on a book or true story?
Countdown is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hank Searls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Countdown?
Countdown holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).