Embark on a suspenseful journey with Murder in Space (1985), a gripping science fiction murder mystery directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. Starring Wilford Brimley and Michael Ironside, this television film delves into the dark corridors of space where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every corner.
Plot Summary:
Set in the near future, the international crew of the spacecraft Conestoga is returning from a mission to Mars. As they approach Earth, a series of mysterious deaths occur onboard, leading to a tense investigation to uncover the murderer before the spacecraft can safely return. With the crew's lives at stake and communication with Earth limited, the tension escalates in this high-stakes whodunit.
Cast:
Wilford Brimley as Dr. Andrew McCallister
Michael Ironside as Capt. Neal Braddock
Martin Balsam as Alexander Rostov
Catherine Shirriff as Olga Denerenko
Alberta Watson as Dr. Elizabeth Barnes
Film Details:
Director: Steven Hilliard Stern
Writer: Wesley Ferguson
Runtime: 95 minutes
Language: English
Production Companies: CTV Television Network, Zenith Entertainment
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