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Synopsis
Improvisational director Robert Altman hadn't yet found his cinematic "voice" when he helmed the conformist, stick-to-the-script Countdown. James Caan is top-billed as a scientist who is chosen over astronaut Robert Duvall for the upcoming NASA moon shot. In their haste to beat the Russians to the moon, the NASA folks have tried to sidestep several safety measures, but doctor Charles Aidman sees to it that every possible precaution is taken. When Caan makes it to the lunar surface, he stumbles upon gruesome evidence that the Russians had sent up a secret expedition themselves--and had fatally ignored all those extra security precautions which he's been subject to. Ted Knight, who received some of his best pre-Mary Tyler Moore roles in Altman's TV work, co-stars in Countdown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Charles Aidman Gus
Barbara Baxley Jean
Steve Ihnat Ross Duellan
Joanna Moore Mickey
James Caan Lee
Robert Duvall Chiz

Production Crew

Jack Poplin Art Director
John S. Poplin Art Director
Hank Searls Book Author
William W. Spencer Cinematographer
Leonard Rosenman Composer (Music Score)
Robert Altman Director
Gene Milford Editor
William Conrad Executive Producer
William Conrad Producer
Loring Mandel Screenwriter
Jack Poplin Set Designer
Ralph S. Hurst Set Designer
Year: 1968
Runtime: 102
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: NR
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama
Thriller

Produced by
Seven Arts
Warner Brothers