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The Groundstar Conspiracy

  • 1972
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972)
A government investigator tries to find out the truth behind the break-in at a top secret research facility.
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A government investigator tries to find out the truth behind the break-in at a top secret research facility.A government investigator tries to find out the truth behind the break-in at a top secret research facility.A government investigator tries to find out the truth behind the break-in at a top secret research facility.

  • Director
    • Lamont Johnson
  • Writers
    • Leslie P. Davies
    • Douglas Heyes
  • Stars
    • George Peppard
    • Michael Sarrazin
    • Christine Belford
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    942
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    • Director
      • Lamont Johnson
    • Writers
      • Leslie P. Davies
      • Douglas Heyes
    • Stars
      • George Peppard
      • Michael Sarrazin
      • Christine Belford
    • 32User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    George Peppard
    George Peppard
    • Tuxan
    Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin
    • John David Welles…
    Christine Belford
    Christine Belford
    • Nicole Devon
    Cliff Potts
    Cliff Potts
    • Carl Mosely
    James Olson
    James Olson
    • Sen. Stanton
    Tim O'Connor
    Tim O'Connor
    • Frank Gossage
    James McEachin
    James McEachin
    • Bender
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Gen. Hackett
    Roger Dressler
    • Charlie Kitchen
    Ty Haller
    • Henshaw
    Anna Hagan
    Anna Hagan
    • Dr. Plover
    • (as Anna Hagen)
    Hagan Beggs
    Hagan Beggs
    • Dr. Hager
    • (as Hagen Beggs)
    John Destry
    • Sgt. Zabrinski
    • (as John Destry Adams)
    Milos Zatovic
    • Dr. Zahl
    Don Granbery
    Don Granbery
    • Technician
    • (as Don Granberry)
    Robin Coller
    • Secretary
    Bob Meneray
    • MP Sergeant
    Richard Sergeant
    • MP
    • Director
      • Lamont Johnson
    • Writers
      • Leslie P. Davies
      • Douglas Heyes
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    • Trivia
      Some scenes were shot at Simon Fraser University, at the top of Burnaby Mountain outside of Vancouver, BC. Although Vancouver attracts frequent film business today, in 1972 this film was a bit unusual for being shot in what would become known as "Hollywood North."
    • Goofs
      It is assumed that the saboteur has the secret data memorized in his brain, because he has seen it while copying it from a computer to tape reels. In reality, if you know what files you want, you can copy them on magnetic tape without studying their contents. This was also true in 1972.
    • Quotes

      Tuxan: Yes, gentlemen - I tap my own phone.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits scroll in the opposite direction to the norm.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Lovelace (2013)

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    9/10

    A GREAT unknown movie.

    I saw this in its original run in a college theatre. I have never been able to find it anywhere. Frankly, I'm just glad to see that it was remembered in imdb. If anybody can steer me toward a copy, please tell me. It was an independent precursor to Bourne before Bourne became an industry. Peppard is terrific. In fact, everyone is terrific.
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    • Dec 18, 2017
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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1972 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • The Alien
    • Filming locations
      • Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $200,406
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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