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Approaching the Unknown
Approaching the Unknown

Approaching the Unknown

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Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$10232

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

5.297/10

Release Date

03 June 2016

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Captain William D. Stanaforth

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Louis 'Skinny' Skinner (CapCom)

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Captain Emily Maddox

Anders Danielsen Lie

Anders Danielsen Lie

Greenstreet

Charles Baker

Charles Baker

Captain Frank Worsely

Bettina Skye

Bettina Skye

Nasa Technician

Nancy Rubel

Nancy Rubel

Mission Control Technician (uncredited)

Joe James

Joe James

Security Guard

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