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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   Keywords: Murder in Space full movie, 1985 sci-fi thriller, Wilford Brimley, Michael Ironside, space murder mystery, Steven Hilliard Stern, classic TV movie, Conestoga spacecraft, Mars mission, international crew, whodunit in space.

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00:00:00Mission Control, this is Conestoga transmission check on frequency 6596.

00:00:07We read you loud and clear, Conestoga.

00:00:11Beautiful liftoff, Conestoga. Look in your rearview mirror and say goodbye to Mars.

00:00:15Roger, Mission Control. Looks like smooth sailing from here on in.

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00:01:56Conestoga, do you read me? Come in, Conestoga.

00:01:59Conestoga, do you read?

00:02:01It is now nine weeks since the space mission under the command of Captain Neil Braddock lifted off the surface of Mars to begin the journey back to Earth.

00:02:11Nine long weeks in which inexplicably there has been no contact with mission control from the nine international scientists and astronauts who undertook this unprecedented and dangerous journey a scant five months ago.

00:02:23This lack of communication from those aboard remains a mystery.

00:02:26And Dr. Andrew McAllister, the director of the mission here in the United States, provides no answers and seems to have no idea as to what has happened.

00:02:35He must truly be the first person in history to have lost a spaceship.

00:02:38As of last night, however, observers at Palomar have isolated a moving object which may or may not be the space lab.

00:02:46If it is, then Conestoga would only be three days away from Earth and possibly re-entry if, and these are big ifs, if the object is indeed the Conestoga.

00:02:55If the craft has not been disabled in some way, and if their two-week encampment upon Martian soil has not led to some physical or mental debility that would preclude the space traveler's safe return to Earth.

00:03:07Whether or not this is the spaceship, the mission is clearly in jeopardy.

00:03:12This is Ted Johns, News 107.

00:03:15And now, back to our scheduled music program.

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00:03:55Dr. McAllister, we got him!

00:04:21We got him!

00:04:22We got him!

00:04:25We've got him, Doctor!

00:04:29We've made contact!

00:04:30Let's go!

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00:04:45Fuel level six, four, three, set ignition...

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00:04:51Control, we have fired...

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00:04:59Control, we have computer confirmation on lateral latitude, Alpha George 5511...

00:05:03Confirming five...

00:05:04Yeah!

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00:05:06Dead on!

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00:05:08See anything interesting, Colonel?

00:05:15Excuse me, Captain.

00:05:16I was waiting to speak with you privately.

00:05:18While going through my personal papers?

00:05:20Captain, I am a plain man, so...

00:05:21I will speak plainly.

00:05:22Neither Olga Denarenka nor I...

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00:06:17Not to my satisfaction, I tell you frankly, Captain, if I could have mustered the support, I would have assumed command of this mission many weeks ago.

00:06:25You do as your government tells you. That's the way you operate. You don't do anything on your own.

00:06:30Don't misjudge me, Captain.

00:06:32And don't misjudge me. As long as we're aboard this ship, I'm judge, jury, and executioner.

00:06:36I'll consider any attempt to subvert this mission an act of mutiny. Do I make myself clear?

00:06:43Get out of here.

00:06:47Who's been advised?

00:06:59The President, the Secretary, and Rostov, of course.

00:07:02We'll be all over town at breakfast and we haven't had a chance to debrief.

00:07:06Can't be helped.

00:07:07Well, the hell with it.

00:07:08Still alive.

00:07:09Uh, can I confirm that kind of study that we will, uh, recalculate?

00:07:21Neil!

00:07:21Andy, you're up early.

00:07:23What the hell happened up there?

00:07:24We got swamped by a meteor shower two days after Mars' liftoff.

00:07:27Wanked other communications and we're slightly off trajectory.

00:07:30It's nothing we can't have.

00:07:32I'm so goddamn casual about it.

00:07:34Well, you know, Andy, Grace under pressure.

00:07:35Is everybody okay?

00:07:36Just fine.

00:07:37Major Steiner and Pam Cougar on EVA boosting up our reception.

00:07:40Now, what about your fuel?

00:07:42Why don't you ask our navigate?

00:07:44David?

00:07:46Thanks.

00:07:47Morning, Doctor.

00:07:48It, uh, it is morning down there, isn't it?

00:07:50It sure is, and it's good to see you.

00:07:52Now, our computers tell us your fuel situation could be better.

00:07:55Tell your computers we're okay.

00:07:57I'll be glad to hear that.

00:07:58What's wonderful news, Doctor?

00:08:00Communication is last.

00:08:02You ought to be congratulated.

00:08:03I'm afraid I had nothing to do with that.

00:08:05Well, there's nothing wrong with the ship.

00:08:07No, we're running tests now, apparently not.

00:08:09They're all well.

00:08:11Yep.

00:08:11It will make my government very happy.

00:08:14Particularly, Commissar Denarenko,

00:08:16who, as you know, was justifiably worried about his wife's safety.

00:08:20I would like to speak with Colonel Alcinoff.

00:08:24In time.

00:08:25Oh, for nine weeks, my people have been worried about their countrymen.

00:08:28Surely you can spare them here for moments.

00:08:31Captain Braddock.

00:08:32I'll get him, sir.

00:08:34Captain Braddock, I'm relieved that you are safe and well.

00:08:37Thank you, sir.

00:08:38Neil, in case you haven't already been briefed,

00:08:40several weeks ago, Russian Premier Sivarnich was deposed,

00:08:45and his successor, Mangold, was hugging to serve on the Politbu.

00:08:48Yes, we've been briefed, and Mrs. Denarenko to notify me.

00:08:51Colonel.

00:08:53Mr. Rostov, English.

00:08:56You know the rules.

00:08:57Oh, forgive me.

00:08:59Girl, Rostov, it's good to hear your voice.

00:09:01I trust you are well.

00:09:02Yes, I'm fine, as is Olga Denarenko.

00:09:05She is delighted by the news of her husband's appointment.

00:09:08And the mission, is it satisfactory?

00:09:12What I have to say should wait until my return to Earth.

00:09:16At that time, I will provide you with a detailed report on our activities.

00:09:20I see.

00:09:22Well, I look forward to it with great interest.

00:09:28Our friendly KGB bastard is playing his usual games.

00:09:32You mean unlike our friendly CIA bastard?

00:09:34What are you trying to do, blow my cover?

00:09:37Christ, let's kill Brian.

00:09:38Now, you tighten security.

00:09:39Great news about Conestoga, Andy.

00:09:46What was the problem?

00:09:47It was technical.

00:09:48You'll be filled in.

00:09:49Dinah, would you put me through to the president, please?

00:09:51Yes, sir.

00:09:51Look, Andy, we've got to get some coverage out to the country.

00:09:55How about setting up an interview right away with a feed to the networks?

00:09:58Can't do that.

00:09:59Maybe tomorrow.

00:10:00Look, if we wait, people will start asking questions.

00:10:03Only if you put the idea in their mind.

00:10:05Now, look, Kilbride.

00:10:05I still got scientists up there, and right now it's all they can do to hold this mission together.

00:10:11Now, I said tomorrow, and that's maybe tomorrow.

00:10:18Good morning, Mr. Vice President.

00:10:20Wonderful news, Andy.

00:10:22We're told everyone's just fine.

00:10:24Yes, sir.

00:10:24Well, I know how hard you work putting this mission together.

00:10:27Chief and I are delighted the crisis is over.

00:10:30We may still have a problem.

00:10:32Oh?

00:10:33Yeah, there's something going on up there.

00:10:35Now, I may be paranoid, and I may just be reading between the lines, but it seems to

00:10:39me maybe the Russians are trying to throw a curve or two at us.

00:10:42Specifics?

00:10:43Nothing yet, sir.

00:10:45Maybe just negative propaganda.

00:10:47I guess we'll have to handle it if it comes up.

00:10:49Oh, and my other problem, sir, the media.

00:10:52It seems they want access to the space lab, some sort of network coverage.

00:10:56Well, indulge them, Andy.

00:10:58Let them have their broadcast.

00:11:00Meanwhile, I'll be flying up this afternoon.

00:11:02It is an election year, and the chief wants us to hog a little of your glory.

00:11:07You understand?

00:11:08I do, sir, and you hog all you like.

00:11:10You're entitled.

00:11:11Oh, and as for the Russians, screw them.

00:11:14Did I say that?

00:11:16Bye, Andy.

00:11:16You found something?

00:11:40Take a look.

00:11:41I don't see anything.

00:11:49What is it?

00:11:49Looks to me like good old Canadian dirt.

00:11:51Kind of finding my own backyard.

00:11:54We travel 150 million miles to the Trivium Carantis, and what do we find?

00:11:58A rock garden.

00:12:00The whole damn mission's been a waste of time.

00:12:04Oh?

00:12:04I mean, professionally.

00:12:09Personally, it's been interesting.

00:12:15Problem?

00:12:16No.

00:12:18It's just that we land in a few days.

00:12:21It will be a matter of an adjustment.

00:12:24You do have a wife.

00:12:26Dominica...

00:12:27No, it's all right.

00:12:29We both know what we were doing, and nothing is ever permanent, is it?

00:12:34I suppose not.

00:12:36One thing, though.

00:12:38Yes?

00:12:39Like you said, we still have a few days.

00:12:53Excuse me, was I interrupting something?

00:12:54If we said yes, would you leave?

00:12:56I simply wanted both of you to learn that we have successfully corrected course.

00:13:00We've heard.

00:13:02So, the mission is almost over.

00:13:06Sad, in a way.

00:13:08Now that we are almost home, I will no longer have you to look at each morning.

00:13:11I doubt that will be a significant tragedy in your life, Major.

00:13:15It will be tragic for some.

00:13:17Partings can be difficult.

00:13:19Well, I shall leave you to your work.

00:13:30How can you two spend so much time in here?

00:13:32So many dangerous chemicals, most depressing.

00:13:35You've finished.

00:13:36Patience, my friend.

00:13:37Another few days, and you and I will be happily rid of one another.

00:13:41Ciao.

00:13:42Then, Dr. Verdue, everyone aboard seems to be in good health.

00:13:54Oh, yes.

00:13:55Except for what you Americans call the cabin fever.

00:13:59Crowded together for five months.

00:14:01It is a situation in which relationships can be sorely tested.

00:14:05And have they been?

00:14:06I was merely using a figure of speech.

00:14:08We've been all getting along quite well.

00:14:11Why don't you go home and get some sleep?

00:14:12What, ruin my health?

00:14:13My body wouldn't be able to stand it.

00:14:15One more medical question, Doctor.

00:14:16Before the mission began, there was the fear that all of you might be in danger of contacting

00:14:21some sort of space disease.

00:14:23I wouldn't concern myself with Martian plague.

00:14:27In any event, we will be undergoing extensive physical examinations in quarantine before mingling

00:14:32among you.

00:14:33How's Jill, by the way?

00:14:34Shouldn't you be a grandfather by now?

00:14:36She's like this mission.

00:14:37I have a confession, Mr. Kilbride.

00:14:40One amongst us has been negligent.

00:14:42I'm embarrassed to tell you it's me.

00:14:44The food here is remarkably good.

00:14:46Got a problem?

00:14:47What?

00:14:48Braddock wants to talk to you on the offline scramble frequency.

00:14:51What the hell is it?

00:14:52That system's only to be used in case of emergency.

00:14:54Or when Braddock's got something to say, he doesn't want the world to hear.

00:15:00Neil?

00:15:01Andy, you're coming in loud and clear.

00:15:03What's the problem?

00:15:04Well, the Russians, we may have a PR disaster on our hands.

00:15:08I think that Olga Denarenko and Colonel Kalsinov are going to denounce the mission.

00:15:11What do you mean, denounce Neil?

00:15:13He's got some sort of laundry list, charges that say I screwed up.

00:15:16He's fixated on the shortfall of fuel for re-entry.

00:15:18Claims I used more than I needed on the Mars liftoff.

00:15:21Well, did you?

00:15:22Is there any truth to it?

00:15:23Some.

00:15:24Look, Andy, nobody calls him right all the time.

00:15:27I've made mistakes, but I've done a good job up here.

00:15:29Who's on your side?

00:15:30Six to two split.

00:15:31Us against the Russians.

00:15:32Who's not voting?

00:15:34Kurt Steiner.

00:15:35He despises us all equally.

00:15:36He's right in the middle.

00:15:38You better keep us posted.

00:15:39Check.

00:15:40Talk to you soon.

00:15:41Out.

00:15:55Come in.

00:15:56Do I shock you?

00:16:08Somewhat.

00:16:10Really?

00:16:11And I thought you had such a good memory.

00:16:14I'll come back some other time.

00:16:18Neil, if my body now offends you, I'll cover it.

00:16:22Is that better?

00:16:32I was hoping we could talk.

00:16:33Of course you were.

00:16:35You've spoken with Kalzinov, and now you want me to speak to him.

00:16:40Or am I mistaken?

00:16:42Look, if he goes public with these complaints, he'll blow the image of the entire mission.

00:16:45The people want heroes.

00:16:49Let's give them a success story, even if it is an illusion.

00:16:51We can generate enough from it.

00:16:52Oh, stop it.

00:16:53You never had much of a sense of irony, Neil.

00:17:01But it should occur, even to you, that you are the last person I would help.

00:17:07Particularly since you ignored me when I needed you.

00:17:10Dammit, Olway, you're married.

00:17:12A fact that doesn't seem to have discouraged the others.

00:17:15That is, until my husband was elevated to the Politburo.

00:17:23You're all so afraid.

00:17:25Regardless of what you may think of me, this mission is more important.

00:17:28It's not this mission that concerns you.

00:17:30It's your career.

00:17:32That's all that's ever been important to you in your life, even in the beginning.

00:17:36Now, if you'll please leave me alone, I'd like to remove this rope, and I'm sure it will embarrass you.

00:18:05Hello.

00:18:07Are you sleeping in?

00:18:08Hello, Grace.

00:18:09Hey, look, I hope I didn't wake you.

00:18:12Well, yeah, you woke me.

00:18:14I just got in bed, too.

00:18:16Well, what is it?

00:18:17A boy or a girl?

00:18:18Nothing's happened.

00:18:21You mean to say you called me at 5.30 in the morning to tell me nothing happened?

00:18:25Well, I needed somebody to talk to you.

00:18:26I see, Grace.

00:18:28Are you upset?

00:18:29Yeah, I'm a little mad.

00:18:31How are you?

00:18:32Well, I'm a little tired.

00:18:34Well, I'm tired.

00:18:37I'm tired.

00:18:38Now, look, you tell Jill if she keeps this up, you're coming home, and she'll have to have that baby all by herself.

00:18:44You understand me?

00:18:46Grace?

00:18:47Hello, Grace.

00:18:49Hello.

00:18:49We have disconnected this call under a priority one condition.

00:18:52Go ahead, please.

00:18:54Sorry to cut in, Doctor.

00:18:55We've got a class A emergency down here.

00:18:57Well, what the hell is so important?

00:18:58They couldn't wait a minute.

00:19:00Can't discuss it on the phone.

00:19:01We need you down here five minutes ago.

00:19:03Doctor, can you tell us what's happening?

00:19:07Oh, you know as much about it as I do.

00:19:09We had an interview.

00:19:10A two-way interview with Space Live scheduled for 8 a.m.

00:19:12Suddenly, they pulled the plug.

00:19:13No reason given.

00:19:14Now the building's off limits.

00:19:17Andy!

00:19:17What the hell happened?

00:19:19Did we lose them again?

00:19:21No.

00:19:21We still got them.

00:19:22Most of them.

00:19:23What?

00:19:24Olga Denarenko's dead.

00:19:25What are you talking about, dead?

00:19:26Dead how?

00:19:27Of what dead?

00:19:28For Christ's sake, people her age don't just die.

00:19:31I know.

00:19:34Oh, for Christ's sake.

00:19:35Braddock and Dr. Berdew are standing by to talk.

00:19:37Also, I called our medical officer.

00:19:39She's waiting for you.

00:19:40Dr. Callister.

00:19:41Good morning, Margaret.

00:19:41Sit down, please.

00:19:42Good morning, Margaret.

00:19:43Neil, what the hell's going on up there?

00:19:52We're as confused as you are, Andy, but Olga is dead.

00:19:55The medical Miss Belli found her in a cabin about two hours ago.

00:19:58Dr. Berdew thinks she's been dead.

00:19:59How long?

00:20:00Possibly an hour or so before her body was discovered no more.

00:20:04I can tell you how or why, Dr. McAllister.

00:20:07It could have been anything.

00:20:08Stroke, heart attack, blood clot, aneurysm.

00:20:11We won't know until we can perform an autopsy.

00:20:14Wait a minute.

00:20:15You're asking us to bring her back down to earth without knowing the cause of death?

00:20:19I understand, but we have no choice.

00:20:21Perhaps we do.

00:20:22What'd you say?

00:20:23I said perhaps we do have a choice.

00:20:26Can you see me?

00:20:27It's Dr. Margaret Lee.

00:20:28Yes, doctor.

00:20:29Would it be possible to put Mrs. Denarenko's body in the pod you use for physical examinations

00:20:33and hook her up to the sensors and x-ray scanner here at Ground Control?

00:20:37It's possible.

00:20:38I don't know what you'd get.

00:20:39A complete skeletal x-ray, chemical analysis of the blood, urine and other body fluids.

00:20:45May I remind you, doctor, this system was developed for use on living organisms.

00:20:49I didn't say it would be perfect, but it might give us something.

00:20:52Well, I suppose it's worth a try.

00:20:55An autopsy a half million miles into space.

00:20:58A novel approach, Dr. Lee.

00:21:00We'll get back to you later, Andy.

00:21:01Right.

00:21:02The procedure is degrading.

00:21:17Perhaps.

00:21:18That mission control won't clear us to land until they've isolated the cause of Orca's death.

00:21:21And if they cannot do so?

00:21:25Let's not even consider that a possibility.

00:21:26I'll let you know when we have something definitive.

00:21:39I don't think I'll be much help.

00:21:41Of course you will.

00:21:43No.

00:21:44You were right about one thing, though.

00:21:46I would have made a terrible doctor.

00:21:49Did I tell you that?

00:21:52University of Paris.

00:21:53Lecture Hall B.

00:21:55I believe your quote was,

00:21:57Miss Cooper, you are a brilliant student,

00:21:59embarking on a career for which you are emotionally unsuited.

00:22:02I don't recall.

00:22:04Your memory is remarkable.

00:22:06It's not an easy thing to forget.

00:22:08When you're 22 and currently dismissed by a teacher for whom you have a great deal of, um...

00:22:15Perfection.

00:22:19This isn't a very suitable conversation.

00:22:22I mean, under the circumstances.

00:22:24No.

00:22:25Well, then.

00:22:26Shall we get to it?

00:22:28I hope I remember enough of my pre-medical education to be of some help.

00:22:32I'm sure you will.

00:22:33I'm sure you will.

00:22:38Would you like me to try?

00:23:00Oh, yes, please.

00:23:01My fingers are a little arthritic.

00:23:08She's hooked up.

00:23:18Let's see what we've got.

00:23:22No, goddammit.

00:23:23I said no pictures and no interview.

00:23:25If we have a statement to make,

00:23:27when we have a statement to make, we'll make it.

00:23:30Andy, we're springing a few weeks here.

00:23:32Speculation in Paris.

00:23:33The French president's called the White House looking for confirmation.

00:23:36What is it, Dinah?

00:23:39Excuse me, but Senator Carlisle's on line one,

00:23:42and Alexander Rostov's waiting to see you.

00:23:45Well, stall the senator and send in Mr. Rostov.

00:23:52Andrew, my friend.

00:23:54Why was I not informed of Olga Danarenka's death?

00:23:58Where'd you hear that?

00:24:00Well, perhaps I've been misled.

00:24:01No, Alex, I wish you had.

00:24:04And the cause of death?

00:24:05Right now, it's indeterminate.

00:24:08Andrew, forgive me,

00:24:10but I have also learned that you are conducting, what,

00:24:14an autopsy through space.

00:24:17Really, can such a thing have merit?

00:24:20We hope so.

00:24:21I mean, if there is some strange virus from outer space

00:24:24aboard that spacecraft,

00:24:26and I hope to God there isn't,

00:24:27well, maybe we can identify it.

00:24:28Well, of course, of course.

00:24:31Personally, I find the notion of such an examination distasteful.

00:24:35Officially, I must register my protest,

00:24:37but since you are going ahead,

00:24:39I trust you will give me a full and complete report of your findings.

00:24:43Of course.

00:24:44Yes, Dinah?

00:24:48Dr. Lee is here, sir.

00:24:51Ask her to wait a minute, will you, please?

00:24:53Surely not on my account.

00:24:54If Dr. Lee has the results,

00:24:56we are all vitally interested to learn what they are.

00:25:00Dinah, ask her to come in, please.

00:25:05Dr. Lee, you know Mr. Rostov,

00:25:07Soviet liaison officer?

00:25:08Yes, we've met.

00:25:11I'm charmed, as always,

00:25:13and most anxious to learn the results of your post-mortem tests.

00:25:16I'm sorry they were inconclusive.

00:25:19There's every indication Ogdenarenko died of a massive brain hemorrhage,

00:25:22but we won't be able to confirm those results

00:25:24until the bodies return to Earth.

00:25:26And no hint of any strange intergalactic viruses.

00:25:31Well, then at least the mission is not in jeopardy.

00:25:33I'm looking forward to a complete report of your findings.

00:25:36At the moment, Kamisar Denarenko knows nothing of this tragedy.

00:25:41He and his young wife were.

00:25:43They were very much in love.

00:25:50Yes?

00:25:50Sir, it's Harry Devlin,

00:25:52the vice president's chief assistant on the line.

00:25:57Hello, Harry.

00:25:59What can I do for you?

00:26:00Okay, doctor, you can forget what I said in front of Rostov.

00:26:08What?

00:26:09Here's what really killed Ogdenarenko.

00:26:13I don't want to read this.

00:26:14Can you tell me in three sentences or less?

00:26:17One, there was a heavy concentration of barbiturates in her system.

00:26:20Not enough to kill her, but certainly enough to put her to sleep.

00:26:22Jesus Christ.

00:26:24Two, the most probable cause of death is asphyxiation.

00:26:27Wait a minute.

00:26:29You're trying to tell me she was murdered.

00:26:31It's highly probable.

00:26:32Jesus Christ.

00:26:34I'm afraid, sir, that is not the worst of it.

00:26:36What?

00:26:37Pregnant?

00:26:38The woman was pregnant?

00:26:40Yes, sir.

00:26:41Two months into term.

00:26:42You sure about this, young lady?

00:26:43Yes, sir.

00:26:45Well, it's a mess, isn't it?

00:26:47Five months in space, two months pregnant.

00:26:50You don't know for sure how she died?

00:26:52Someone either strangled or smothered her.

00:26:54Sir, right now, our immediate problem is we can't keep her death secret forever.

00:27:02What do you suggest?

00:27:03Announce it.

00:27:04Cause is unknown.

00:27:07No matter what we say, the news people are going to go crazy, but maybe we can reduce speculation.

00:27:13All right.

00:27:14But nothing about the pregnancy.

00:27:15Not till I confer with the president.

00:27:18Right, sir.

00:27:18As soon as we have a murderer aboard the Spaceland.

00:27:24Forgetting everything else, the political ramifications are appalling.

00:27:29Andy, I'm damned if I have any advice, but handle it.

00:27:32No, no, no, no, no.

00:27:41Your children.

00:27:45I remember that.

00:27:47I'm afraid to be the list.

00:27:52An urgent call from the criminal.

00:27:55What other kind is there?

00:27:56Please.

00:27:57This is Georgi Denerenko?

00:28:08Or Pyotr?

00:28:10Pyotr, my friend, what is this urgent news that drags me away from my guests?

00:28:20Pyotr, there must be some mistake.

00:28:22Pyotr, there must be some mistake.

00:28:52Contact mission control.

00:28:56I must speak with Alexander Rostov, United.

00:29:12Are you all right?

00:29:18I'll be all right.

00:29:19It's nothing.

00:29:20Nothing?

00:29:22Sit down.

00:29:22I want to take a look at you.

00:29:24I have to re-examine Olga.

00:29:25Why?

00:29:26Mission control has evaluated the test results.

00:29:28They've asked for a visual scan of the body.

00:29:30Let's sit.

00:29:32Look up into the light.

00:29:34No.

00:29:36You needn't look.

00:29:38I'll tell you what's wrong.

00:29:40It's a subcutaneous growth.

00:29:43Possibly a tumor.

00:29:45It can't be a tumor.

00:29:46It can't be a tumor.

00:29:48They'd have never let you come on this mission.

00:29:50I suspected it only a few weeks before we launched.

00:29:54I was able to falsify my final x-rays.

00:29:56It's probably benign.

00:29:58It's probably benign.

00:30:00In any case, I'm certain it's operable and it will be attended to as soon as we return to Earth.

00:30:09Philippe.

00:30:09Meanwhile, I have an examination to perform and I will be most obliged for your help.

00:30:15Is there anything specific they want us to look for?

00:30:21Evidence of strangulation.

00:30:31Mrs. Tremaine, have you been informed of the death of Olga Denarenko?

00:30:33Yes, I heard it on the news.

00:30:34Excuse me, Mrs. Tremaine.

00:30:35Do you feel that your husband David is in any person?

00:30:37No, why should he be?

00:30:38We've heard reports that there may be a death of others on board the spacecraft.

00:30:41I haven't heard that.

00:30:42Would you get out of my way, please?

00:30:43Would you get out of my way, please?

00:30:46If David were here now, what would you say to him?

00:30:49I have no further comment.

00:30:51You see, our first-hand knowledge of the Martian surface is almost nil.

00:30:55And because we were out of contact with the returning space lab for so many weeks,

00:30:59we haven't yet had a chance to get a full rundown on the discoveries that may have been made.

00:31:03In other words, you're suggesting that the Martian surface could be highly radioactive,

00:31:07in which case all members of the space lab team may have been affected.

00:31:10No, I'm suggesting nothing.

00:31:12I'm merely proposing a possible hypothesis to explain the Russian woman's untimely death.

00:31:18But the possibility remains that the Martian surface is radioactive,

00:31:21or that the crew has been exposed to some kind of virus that might thrive in the Martian atmosphere or in outer space.

00:31:27Well, every possibility exists, Tom, but it could be dangerous to jump to conclusions before...

00:31:32Who is it?

00:31:34Irene, it's Eleanor Sterling.

00:31:36Oh, come on in.

00:31:38Oh, I see we finally got rid of the press.

00:31:39I heard about it, coming in from the airport.

00:31:42Oh, my God, Irene, that's awful.

00:31:43We don't know enough. We don't have any information.

00:31:45But how did Olga die?

00:31:47They're saying terrible things on the radio.

00:31:49Diseases and radioactivity.

00:31:51They don't know what they're talking about. Come on, sit down.

00:31:54I had to leave the kids at home in Toronto with my mother.

00:31:59Oh, Irene, if anything happens to Guy, I just don't know what I'll do.

00:32:05Guy?

00:32:11Guy?

00:32:13What's the matter?

00:32:14Nothing.

00:32:16Oh, something's wrong.

00:32:17Look, I'm tired.

00:32:21In the excitement, I forgot to take my insulin shot.

00:32:25You're upset about Olga.

00:32:26Well, for Christ's sake, Dominica, she is dead.

00:32:31You could at least pretend some sympathy.

00:32:33I'm sorry.

00:32:34You know how I felt about her. I didn't hide it.

00:32:36You sure as hell didn't.

00:32:38What does that mean?

00:32:39I don't know.

00:32:41But you did seem to get an excessive amount of pleasure out of cutting her off from me.

00:32:45You didn't seem to object.

00:32:47If I recall, you were more than willing to replace her.

00:32:50I just don't like the feeling of being anyone's trophy.

00:32:53Yours or hers.

00:32:54Poor Guy.

00:32:57This once.

00:32:58Don't punish yourself.

00:33:01You didn't use her.

00:33:03She used you.

00:33:05Now listen, damn it.

00:33:07Guy?

00:33:11Sir, I've just got to go take my shot.

00:33:13Sir, I've just got to go take my shot.

00:33:13You will stop this immediately.

00:33:29We have orders from Mission Control.

00:33:31I do not take orders from them.

00:33:33And you will not desecrate this woman's body.

00:33:35No disrespect is intended.

00:33:37But this examination must be conducted.

00:33:39If you have a problem, I suggest you take it up with Captain Braddock.

00:33:42I am no longer interested in taking matters up with Captain Braddock.

00:33:46I warn both.

00:33:48Leave her alone.

00:33:52Bloody asshole.

00:33:53I think he had something to hide.

00:34:05Budweck, can I help you?

00:34:07Please, we're trying to work.

00:34:10Kurt, you were useful climbing in and out of Martian craters.

00:34:13But right now you're not needed.

00:34:15Understand?

00:34:16Oh.

00:34:18I do believe he is actually trying to intimidate me.

00:34:21Major Steiner, get off the deck.

00:34:23You are offended, comrade.

00:34:25And are we to be in a constant state of mourning until we land?

00:34:30You will show Olga Denarenka respect.

00:34:34Of course, Colonel.

00:34:35My apologies.

00:34:40And how has her death affected your morale?

00:34:42I feel at each sense of loss which I know is shared by the others.

00:34:46Speaking for myself, I can say only that Olga Denarenko was a great scientist and a great humanitarian.

00:34:51I shall miss her very much.

00:34:53Oh, jeez.

00:34:55How is the rest of the crew taking it?

00:35:02Andrew, I'm sorry to take you from the press conference.

00:35:04Commissar Denarenko has been informed of his wife's passing.

00:35:09Naturally, he is heart sick.

00:35:11Please, convey our sympathies to the commissar.

00:35:13My friend, may we speak frankly.

00:35:16My government is fearful that an international incident is quite possible here.

00:35:21They request that there be complete cooperation between us.

00:35:24Naturally, I assure them that I would be made privy to everything that transpires aboard the space lab.

00:35:30And there is something I should know?

00:35:34Yeah, there is.

00:35:36Andy.

00:35:38Olga Denarenko was murdered.

00:35:41Murdered?

00:35:43Doctor, do you know what you're saying?

00:35:45Believe me, it gives me no great pleasure.

00:35:48But how? Who?

00:35:51I don't know who.

00:35:52As for how, talk to Dr. Lee.

00:35:57We were fairly certain the cause of death was asphyxiation.

00:36:00Asphyxiation?

00:36:03It's quite a change from a brain hemorrhage.

00:36:06We asked Dr. Berdue to examine the body, and with the help of Miss Cooper, he discovered two things.

00:36:11First, faint traces of abrasion around the nose and mouth.

00:36:15And second, there were three minute white fibers found in her respiratory passages.

00:36:19It appears the killer sedated her, then used something to block her breathing passages.

00:36:23A pillow, a towel, a glove.

00:36:25We can't tell yet.

00:36:27The material seems animal-based.

00:36:29Maybe wool.

00:36:30It was meant to look like a natural death.

00:36:33If I got it, almost did.

00:36:34I see.

00:36:36I shall have to report this to my government.

00:36:39And in a matter of hours, the whole world will know.

00:36:41I regret any embarrassment that this may bring to your American commander.

00:36:46But we're not the only ones who are going to be embarrassed here, Ali.

00:36:51You see, at the time of her death, Olga Denarenko was two months pregnant.

00:36:55Well, it's that little bit of news filters out to the world, I'm sure.

00:36:58Commissar Denarenko will want to thank you personally for instigating his public humiliation.

00:37:04You're right, of course.

00:37:07This entire matter must be kept confidential.

00:37:12How may I help?

00:37:13We drove six miles so you could have a bowl of chili?

00:37:18No.

00:37:19We need to have a private conversation, Mitch.

00:37:22And so I can eat something edible.

00:37:24Anybody that calls that edible is in serious trouble.

00:37:28So talk.

00:37:29We've got a killer aboard that spacecraft.

00:37:32We've got to identify them before they touch down at Edwards.

00:37:35It'd be simpler to interrogate once they're in quarantine.

00:37:37Murder's capital crime, Mitch.

00:37:39This one happened in outer space.

00:37:41Now, you're a lawyer.

00:37:44So you tell me.

00:37:46Who has jurisdiction in this case?

00:37:48Maybe nobody.

00:37:51Space law is in its infancy.

00:37:53Exactly.

00:37:54We've got to know who we're talking, Bob, before any of us can make a move.

00:37:58Olga's lover.

00:37:58Maybe.

00:37:59Should we pick one of these guys up during training or on the flight?

00:38:02In other words, we need a history.

00:38:04And I don't mean the kind we already got in the file.

00:38:06Talking about a complete history, Mitch.

00:38:07Okay, we've got our own people in Moscow.

00:38:10I'll get started on it tonight.

00:38:12Question.

00:38:13How do we find out what's going on in the space lab?

00:38:16Radek, I've told him almost everything.

00:38:18Andy.

00:38:20I know he's your friend, but...

00:38:22There's nothing that says he can't be our guy.

00:38:26Yeah.

00:38:28I know.

00:38:29So, my friend, what brings us together at this grotesque hour of the morning?

00:38:46I presume you weren't followed.

00:38:48Not with you, I'm sure.

00:38:49Shall we get to the point?

00:39:01We need to know if there was ever a personal relationship between Andrei Kelsinov and Olga Benarenko.

00:39:08What you're asking is highly dangerous, Colonel Kelsinov. He's a hero to our people.

00:39:11And only last year he was highly suspect by the KGB.

00:39:14But as our most highly qualified cosmonautic, at heart, they keep him from the project.

00:39:18But even so, they were afraid he might defect.

00:39:22I understand certain precautions were taken to neutralize him had he betrayed his country.

00:39:27What sort of precautions?

00:39:29KGB is very resourceful.

00:39:32And yet today, Kelsinov is a hero.

00:39:34And Olga Benarenko is a martyr.

00:39:37I will do what I can.

00:39:48I thought I'd locked it.

00:40:14Really?

00:40:15That's a big secret.

00:40:16Not really trying to identify some Martian plague, are you?

00:40:19Please, Guy, I really am busy.

00:40:22Well, take a break.

00:40:23Braddock wants everyone on the command deck.

00:40:25I realize there's still the possibility of error.

00:40:28At least until we can perform a physical autopsy on Earth.

00:40:30But as of the moment, I have to operate on the theory that Olga was murdered.

00:40:34Murdered?

00:40:35That's insane.

00:40:37I wish it were.

00:40:37How?

00:40:39How?

00:40:40She was suffocated.

00:40:45How long have you known this?

00:40:47Only a few hours.

00:40:48Now, eight of us remain aboard the laboratory.

00:40:51Eight and only eight.

00:40:53Do I have to spell out the situation to you?

00:40:55I'll be in my cabin for the next hour.

00:40:57Anyone who has anything at all to say, please speak up.

00:41:01Oh, and if the person responsible would like to explain why, I'll listen to that, too.

00:41:08Are you all right?

00:41:35I'll be fine.

00:41:37Oh, really?

00:41:38He shouldn't have told them.

00:41:40Now, we will all be thinking, is it he?

00:41:42Is it she?

00:41:45Not an ideal situation, considering the teamwork we will need to get down safely.

00:41:50All I know is that it isn't you.

00:41:55And you know it isn't me.

00:41:58Agreed?

00:42:03Well, perhaps neither of us would answer that.

00:42:06Come on, then.

00:42:22Come on in.

00:42:23Come on in.

00:42:24Come on in.

00:42:30Yes?

00:42:32I came because I'm sure you regard me as a likely suspect in Olga's death.

00:42:36Thought crossed my mind, particularly since you had such a strong reaction to the attempts to examine Olga's body.

00:42:42Not because I had any idea that murder was involved.

00:42:45Andre, Mission Control knows that Olga was pregnant.

00:42:48I wasn't responsible.

00:42:52No?

00:42:52Then who?

00:42:54She wouldn't tell me.

00:42:56Look, you and I have had our disagreements.

00:42:58Yes, but believe me in this.

00:43:00I didn't get her pregnant, and I didn't kill her.

00:43:04It's true that she confided in me.

00:43:06She was terrified.

00:43:07That's why you two have been so secretive the last two weeks.

00:43:09Yes.

00:43:10She wanted me to arrange a discreet abortion as soon as we return to the earth.

00:43:14For you Americans, it is easily obtained.

00:43:16Not so in the Soviet Union.

00:43:18Particularly if you're the wife of an important party official.

00:43:20If you'd helped her, you would have been taking a major risk.

00:43:23She didn't leave me much choice.

00:43:25She said if I didn't cooperate, she would name me as the father.

00:43:29As you perhaps know, Commissar Denarenko is a violent and jealous man.

00:43:34If he had learned the truth, he would have had both of us killed.

00:43:47Christ!

00:43:48Are you out of your mind?

00:43:50Someone might have seen you.

00:43:51No one saw me.

00:43:51Kurt, we agreed.

00:43:52I told you no one saw me.

00:43:54You're frightened.

00:43:57You're always so fearful.

00:43:59You're right, Kurt.

00:44:00I have a right to be.

00:44:01No one suspects.

00:44:02I'm always careful.

00:44:03Nothing has changed.

00:44:04Everything's changed.

00:44:06One of us on this ship killed Olga.

00:44:08That means we'll all be put under the microscope.

00:44:11He'll come out.

00:44:11Not unless we let it.

00:44:14The death was unfortunate.

00:44:17But do not ask me to feel pity.

00:44:20She married an old fool in the Kremlin to advance herself and then slept around with every man she could find.

00:44:24Believe me, I know.

00:44:25And do not tell me she did not come on to you.

00:44:26No.

00:44:27Then I didn't flirt with her the way you did.

00:44:29Well, but that is part of my masquerade.

00:44:36David, you must trust me.

00:44:40I have no intention of sharing our relationship as a world.

00:44:43I would hardly do personally or professionally to have my private life exposed if it remains secret by whatever means necessary.

00:44:50The expedition, led by Kurt Steiner, reached the summit shortly before 1 a.m.

00:45:02These films were taken by fellow climber Franz Dietrich.

00:45:05It was a record-breaking climb for the eight-man party.

00:45:08A record that was not...

00:45:09No, I don't want that released yet.

00:45:11Braddock's working.

00:45:12Oh, and in case that scarf looks familiar, yes, it's the same one he wore conquering the Matterhorn.

00:45:17Knitted by his mother, who died soon afterwards, he considered it a long charm.

00:45:21No, there's nothing on Pamela Cooper yet.

00:45:23We haven't heard from London.

00:45:24...more than luck that won Major Steiner's success.

00:45:27But who knows?

00:45:28Look, I'll keep you informed.

00:45:29Always considered one of the most eligible bachelors on the European ski circuit...

00:45:33He's not a good bastard, isn't he?

00:45:36Well, maybe he has a right to be.

00:45:39Dinah?

00:45:40Yes, sir?

00:45:41Are you still trying to get through to my wife?

00:45:43Yes, sir, but the circuits are overloaded.

00:45:46Well, keep trying, will you, honey? I'm getting to feel like a grandfather.

00:45:49Yes, sir.

00:45:52Frankly, you don't seem the least big grandfatherly to me.

00:45:55Oh, so now you're listening in on my private phone conversations.

00:45:58Private? We can hear you all the way down the hall.

00:46:01Believe it or not, I am not cut out to be a detective.

00:46:07You're one of only three people that know the facts.

00:46:09You have to keep it in the family.

00:46:11What do you got?

00:46:12A tidbit from one of your spooks in Rome.

00:46:14Rome? What? Something on Domenico Mestrelli?

00:46:16Uh-huh, vis-à-vis she and Oga Denarenko.

00:46:19Sorry, I happen to know for a fact that those two never meant before the start of this mission.

00:46:23Two years ago, Domenico was having an affair with an Italian professor.

00:46:27One week before he was to publish a breakthrough paper, the identical material appeared in a journal in Russia, under Oga's byline.

00:46:35Now, maybe it was coincidence, maybe not.

00:46:37Either way, the professor went off the deep end.

00:46:40Seven months ago, he committed suicide.

00:46:42Domenico was with him when he died.

00:46:44Oga was already confirmed for the mission before Domenico applied.

00:46:47Right. And Domenico cashed in every marker she had to be sure her government endorsed her application.

00:46:57Captain, I can operate a microscope, but I'm no expert.

00:47:00I think I've got that fiber now down to an animal base, but I can't be more specific.

00:47:05Okay, forget about the fiber for a moment.

00:47:06What I want to talk to you about is Oga.

00:47:12I need a woman's insight into her character, who she was, what she was.

00:47:15We weren't all that close.

00:47:17You were closer than Domenico.

00:47:19Yes.

00:47:20There was a coolness between them.

00:47:23It's funny, I remember one night in training, Domenico got a bit drunk.

00:47:26She said the strangest thing to me.

00:47:28She said there was someone on the mission who had stolen her life.

00:47:31She said before the trip was over, she'd prove it.

00:47:34I didn't ask you about Domenico.

00:47:35But I think she was referring to Oga.

00:47:38It's merely a guess.

00:47:42Could Oga ever hint at who might have got her pregnant?

00:47:44No, but...

00:47:46No, what?

00:47:48Well, I could make a guess.

00:47:49Go ahead.

00:47:52Well, she'd have picked someone safe.

00:47:53Certainly not Andrei.

00:47:55Ultimately, he'd have been more loyal to Mother Russia than to her.

00:47:59Kurt Stana, a braggart and a talk are much too risky.

00:48:03But you can eliminate Dr. Bardew as well.

00:48:05Because of his age?

00:48:07Because he is not the sort of man to become involved with someone like her.

00:48:11He has been happily and faithfully married for the past 29 years.

00:48:14So that leaves David and Guy Sterling.

00:48:19And of course you, Captain.

00:48:22I'm flattered.

00:48:25For several reasons, I'd say it was Guy.

00:48:28Married or not, he likes the ladies.

00:48:30For the first three weeks of training, he tried to move in on me.

00:48:33He went so far as to tell me he'd had a vasectomy.

00:48:36You're kidding.

00:48:38Not at all.

00:48:39I wonder if you used that line on Olga.

00:48:42Yeah, it's possible.

00:48:45Thank you, Pamela.

00:48:46You've been very helpful.

00:48:50Sir, this TV press conference later on.

00:48:53Must we?

00:48:53I mean, it seems so grotesque pretending to the world that everything's all right.

00:48:57We know bloody well one of us is a killer.

00:48:59It's necessary.

00:49:00We're under orders to pacify the media.

00:49:02Send her in, Diane.

00:49:26Dr. McAllister.

00:49:28Ah, Mrs. Tremaine.

00:49:29Oh, please, don't stand.

00:49:31I, uh, I hate to bother you, but I, uh...

00:49:36Please, have a seat.

00:49:38Yes, I will, thank you.

00:49:40I thought you'd be getting ready for the television cameras.

00:49:42Well, I still have a few minutes, so...

00:49:44Can I get you a cup of coffee?

00:49:46Uh, no, thank you.

00:49:49I, uh...

00:49:50I spent a few hours being, uh...

00:49:54interviewed by a man named Carlino.

00:49:58His questions were, uh...

00:50:00Very personal, they, uh...

00:50:02He was asking about my marriage and, uh...

00:50:06My sex life.

00:50:08I felt rather humiliated.

00:50:12I'm sorry.

00:50:12He was hinting that David may have had something to do with Olga Denarenko's death, uh...

00:50:19Some, some kind of love affair.

00:50:21Uh...

00:50:23I don't know anything about death.

00:50:28Uh...

00:50:28David has sent me this letter just...

00:50:33A few hours before the spacecraft lifted off from Mars.

00:50:36You will see that the idea that, uh...

00:50:45That David and this Russian woman may have, uh...

00:50:48Had something sexual, well, it...

00:50:50It does seem a little absurd.

00:50:55For the past year...

00:50:57David and I have not slept together...

00:51:01For the mere reason that he just...

00:51:03Wasn't interested.

00:51:06I...

00:51:07I blamed myself, but then I, uh...

00:51:10I received this.

00:51:13I suppose it's his way of making me feel less guilty.

00:51:18He...

00:51:18He does say near the, uh...

00:51:21Near the end that he would like a divorce.

00:51:25Something quiet and discreet to avoid being an embarrassment to either of us.

00:51:29I'm sorry.

00:51:33Well, these things happen, don't they, Doctor?

00:51:35Usually, however, to someone else.

00:51:40Doesn't identify as a new friend here.

00:51:43No, it, uh...

00:51:43It could be someone aboard the, uh...

00:51:46The spacecraft.

00:51:47The problems did seem to begin when he was in training.

00:51:52Doctor, I've shown you this letter for one reason.

00:51:55I'm still his wife, and I do intend to fight for him.

00:51:58I hope I've done the right thing.

00:52:06Isn't it funny?

00:52:08In a few minutes, David and I will have to pretend to be the all-American couple in front of millions of people.

00:52:13I'm not sure I can pull it off.

00:52:23Well, to tell you the truth, I've been thinking about turkey dinner.

00:52:27Cranberry sauce.

00:52:28Well, I'm sure I could arrange that.

00:52:30Of course, Mom will want to make the pumpkin pie.

00:52:33Right.

00:52:34That's great.

00:52:35Say hi to her for me when you're talking to her.

00:52:37And she can't wait to see you.

00:52:39Neither can the rest of the family.

00:52:41And I miss them all, too.

00:52:43David, excuse me.

00:52:44Do you think you've lost any weight?

00:52:46Well, I would say so.

00:52:48There's not much to snack on up here, even if you wanted to.

00:52:51David, you're obviously due for a vacation after lunch.

00:53:07Have you made any plans?

00:53:08Irene, I thought maybe we'd take a couple of weeks.

00:53:11Go to Vermont.

00:53:12You know that cabin by the lake?

00:53:13The one with the leaky boat?

00:53:14And the leaky bathtub?

00:53:16And the leaky sink?

00:53:17And the leaky roof.

00:53:19Right.

00:53:19It'd be nice to spend some time together.

00:53:21You know, just...

00:53:23Guys!

00:53:25Guys!

00:53:29Doctor!

00:53:31Well, Dr. Bordeaux, I need 10 cc's adrenaline.

00:53:36Clear the gallery!

00:53:38Can you hear me?

00:53:38Can you tell us what's happening?

00:53:39Cut this transmission.

00:53:42All right, do it.

00:53:43Do it now!

00:53:43What the hell's happening up there?

00:53:47Captain Braddock, you're going to have to leave now, Mr. Kilbride.

00:53:54I'll leave!

00:53:55What is it?

00:53:56Well, I'm not sure.

00:53:57I think perhaps poison, Captain.

00:54:00WREQ News presents the 6 o'clock reputation for the shooting.

00:54:09I've done that.

00:54:14All right, let's give it to you.

00:54:16Let's get it.

00:54:17WREQ News presents the 6 o'clock report.

00:54:30Now live from aerospace headquarters is correspondent Jeffrey Kilbride.

00:54:34A veil of secrecy now shrouds mission control.

00:54:38For nearly six hours there has been no news of Guy Sterling,

00:54:41the Canadian meteorologist who collapsed suddenly on Space Lab's command deck.

00:54:44A collapse witnessed briefly by hundreds of millions of shocked viewers.

00:54:48Is Sterling alive or dead? No one will say.

00:54:51And if he is ill or disabled, is there any connection to the death of Olga Denarenko two days ago?

00:54:57Suddenly what seemed like a fantasy from a science fiction movie has become a stark and ugly possibility.

00:55:02That somehow the crew of the Conestoga is being attacked by a deadly virus from outer space.

00:55:08Cyanide.

00:55:09Are you sure?

00:55:10Perdue's convinced Pam Cooper backs him up it was in the insulin.

00:55:14As soon as Guy injected himself, he never had a chance.

00:55:17Who could have gotten to his insulin supply cabin?

00:55:19Any of us.

00:55:20Look, Andy, my people know what's going on. Believe me, they're damn scared. I want them down now.

00:55:24We're not prepared for that.

00:55:25Well, get prepared. We have a lunatic loose up here.

00:55:28Kelsine's running a pre-check on the Delta 216 right now.

00:55:31No, you can't risk a premature separation. You don't have enough fuel.

00:55:34Whatever the risk, it's less than staying up here.

00:55:37We'll do what we can.

00:55:39Soon.

00:55:39Out.

00:55:41Dr. McAllister, I've got that information on the chlorosyandicalumite.

00:55:46File confirms it is highly toxic and causes almost instant death.

00:55:50Gel capsules, the type used by the Russians, come in various sizes depending on the body weight of the subject.

00:55:55The most typical dosage used by the fraud agents is 5 cc's, which will kill a man of average weight and size within 10 seconds.

00:56:02Then there's no doubt the man was poisoned.

00:56:03No, sir. No doubt. Computers indicate one of the vials had been tampered with and it did contain a lethal dose of CCA.

00:56:13That's a cyanide compound usually used by intelligence officers in the event of their capture.

00:56:18Like a suicide capsule.

00:56:20The Russians issue those things to select military people as a matter of course.

00:56:24Andy, we've got to bring him down.

00:56:26Yes, sir. That's Captain Braddock's intention.

00:56:28Good. Impress upon him the need for caution.

00:56:31He's to maintain the tightest security possible.

00:56:33I want the rest of those people back alive.

00:56:36Yes, sir.

00:56:38That poison is a favorite of the Russians.

00:56:41Both Andrei Kalsinov and Olga Denarenko were issued this stuff.

00:56:45It's a matter of course.

00:56:47To be used in the event of the attack from the Martians.

00:56:51Christ, I'm not even thinking straight.

00:56:54You're thinking better than you look.

00:56:56It must have been the 8-minute nap I took.

00:56:58By the way, have you been able to find out who David's boyfriend is?

00:57:04It's got to be Kurt Steiner.

00:57:07Though come to think of it, I never suspected him of being a homosexual.

00:57:10I don't think any of us did.

00:57:13Anyway, I don't see how it has any bearing.

00:57:15Well, I don't know whether it has either, but I'm, you know, I'm grasping.

00:57:20Look, the important thing is the safety of your crew, even if it means letting the killer go.

00:57:24No, that's not possible.

00:57:26Don't be too sure.

00:57:27Suppose we find out who it is.

00:57:30Who's going to prosecute him?

00:57:31Who has jurisdiction?

00:57:33Hell, the minute you touch down, the killer may be home free.

00:57:36That's obscene.

00:57:38I know.

00:57:39But I don't know what to do about it.

00:57:54You are absolutely sure of this?

00:58:01Yes, sir.

00:58:02The cause of her death has been confirmed without question.

00:58:05My dear.

00:58:06Yes, sir.

00:58:09There is more, isn't there?

00:58:11We are not sure, sir.

00:58:12Now tell me.

00:58:13There is a report.

00:58:15There is a speculation.

00:58:18Sir, the Americans believe your wife was two months pregnant at the time of her death.

00:58:24Naturally, the idea is preposterous.

00:58:27Certainly, the autopsy will disprove such an insulting suggestion.

00:58:31Now, even in death, she has dishonored me.

00:58:36The Delta 216 is scheduled to land in less than 10 hours.

00:58:40Yes, sir.

00:58:41Is it possible to contact Colonel Kalsinov without the knowledge of the others?

00:58:48Perhaps, sir.

00:58:48It would have to go through Alexander Rostov.

00:58:51Do it.

00:58:52Have Rostov make it clear to Colonel Kalsinov

00:58:56that I wish the Delta 216 diverted to a landing site within the Soviet Union.

00:59:02Sir, that is impossible.

00:59:03Make it possible.

00:59:05Do whatever you have to.

00:59:08But under no circumstances,

00:59:10my wife's body will be defiled by the Americans.

00:59:14Yes, sir.

00:59:14Control, I'd like confirmation on horizontal latitude reading 5896.34.

00:59:32That's a roger, David.

00:59:33Will you activate your Z-valve readouts?

00:59:35We may have a problem with compression in the forward jets.

00:59:37With luck and enough fuel, it'll be home time for breakfast.

00:59:42I hope so.

00:59:44Well, Mitch, eight hours to go.

00:59:47Count them.

00:59:49Andy, before you activate that thing, you better have a look at this.

00:59:53It's the secret Soviet file on Olga Denarenko.

01:00:01How'd you get this?

01:00:02Doesn't matter.

01:00:03Fifteen years ago, Olga was 19 and living in London.

01:00:07Her father was a minor bureaucrat in the Soviet's London embassy.

01:00:12About a dozen students from Oxford were invited to an embassy reception.

01:00:16One of those students was an American Rhodes scholar named Anil Braddock.

01:00:24She and Braddock began seeing one another.

01:00:27Tried to keep their meetings a secret.

01:00:32But the KGB was on her ass from day one.

01:00:36Apparently it had nothing to do with politics.

01:00:38Just sex.

01:00:41Anyway, her father was reassigned to Moscow and Olga went back with him.

01:00:44Braddock went back to the U.S.

01:00:46And as far as the Russians are aware,

01:00:48they didn't see each other again until the start of the Conestoga space mission.

01:00:55It's really great, Mitch.

01:00:58You and your CIA boys, you do a backgrounder on her and Captain Braddock

01:01:02and you come up with a silks.

01:01:04And look at this.

01:01:06She was a young girl.

01:01:07Her name was different.

01:01:08He wasn't attached to the military yet.

01:01:11Slipped through the cracks.

01:01:12Captain Braddock never did say he used to know her.

01:01:14I wonder why.

01:01:31Where's Steiner?

01:01:33Anyone seen him?

01:01:34Not for a while.

01:01:36Dominica.

01:01:36Let's see if he's in his cabin.

01:01:38Yes, sir.

01:01:38Get up here on the double.

01:02:00Cut.

01:02:01Cut.

01:02:02Cut.

01:02:03What is it? What happened?

01:02:16What is it? What happened?

01:02:19I'm lost. Come on.

01:02:27It's Lucky Scarf. He's going to plant it on Mars like a flag.

01:02:30Apparently he changed his mind.

01:02:33Let me see. See with what, Doctor?

01:02:35You're half blind. We all know it.

01:02:37Here. He's turning cold already.

01:02:40He's dead, Doctor. Even you can figure that out.

01:02:42All right, that's enough.

01:02:44Everyone, go to your cabin.

01:02:46Lock yourselves in until it's time to board the Delta 216.

01:02:48I'm still giving the orders here at Kelsenoff.

01:02:51Yes, and we've all seen the results of those orders.

01:02:53Three people dead already. Are you hoping for a fourth?

01:02:55We'll all be safer if we gather our personal belongings

01:02:57and wait together on the command deck until we depart.

01:02:59That way we'll all be able to keep each other in sight.

01:03:02I disagree.

01:03:03Disagree all you like, Colonel, but it's in order.

01:03:08I'll get my things, Captain.

01:03:11David.

01:03:12David.

01:03:13Now, will you please repeat to me

01:03:28the commissar's exact words?

01:03:37Let's see.

01:03:41Well, there is a way.

01:03:45It will be difficult, but

01:03:47I will try.

01:03:50How long has he been dead?

01:03:58Produce has about an hour.

01:04:01Can you reconstruct everybody's whereabouts

01:04:03at the time he was killed?

01:04:05What for?

01:04:06I know who killed him.

01:04:07It was Kelsenoff.

01:04:09Look, Andy.

01:04:11Steiner was a big man.

01:04:12Very strong.

01:04:13The women couldn't have done it,

01:04:13and Berdus infirmed.

01:04:14And as for David,

01:04:16I was able to confirm his relationship with Steiner.

01:04:20Could have had it fallen out.

01:04:22And there's still you, Captain.

01:04:24Who said that?

01:04:26Mitch?

01:04:27Captain.

01:04:28I've got a few questions I'd like to ask.

01:04:30Are you saying I killed Steiner?

01:04:32I'm not suggesting anything yet.

01:04:33I would like to know about you and Olga Denarenko.

01:04:38I don't understand the question.

01:04:39Come on, Captain.

01:04:40Fifteen years ago,

01:04:41London, a party at the Soviet embassy.

01:04:44Now, do you understand the question?

01:04:46If you've got a point to make, make it.

01:04:49I'm sorry, Donnie.

01:04:50You'll have to hold everything.

01:04:51We can't be disturbed just now.

01:04:52I'm sorry, sir.

01:04:53But the vice president and Mr. Rostoff are here.

01:04:56They must see you immediately.

01:04:57Uh-huh.

01:04:59Send him in.

01:05:01Drop it, Mitch.

01:05:03Andy, I'm sorry to break in at this hour,

01:05:06but we've got a problem.

01:05:07I guess you better be part of it, too, Mr. Carlino.

01:05:10Mr. Rostoff wants to speak directly to Colonel Kalsinoff.

01:05:13I've agreed.

01:05:16Captain Braddock?

01:05:17Yes, sir.

01:05:18Would you summon the colonel to your cabin, please?

01:05:22Yes, sir.

01:05:23Colonel Kalsinoff to the captain's cabin.

01:05:26Mr. Vice President,

01:05:28I'm sorry, sir.

01:05:29Right now we have another problem.

01:05:32Oh?

01:05:32By problem, you mean another death.

01:05:38Kurt Steiner was found strangled in his quarters less than 30 minutes ago.

01:05:43My God, Andy, you've got to get those people down.

01:05:46Mr. Vice President, Colonel Kalsinoff.

01:05:53Colonel, I'm here with Mr. Rostoff.

01:05:56He wishes to speak to you.

01:05:57In private, sir.

01:05:58Oh, no.

01:05:59Mr. Vice President, I must protest.

01:06:02Protest all you like, Mr. Rostoff.

01:06:04But considering what's going on up there,

01:06:05whatever you've got to say, we're all going to hear.

01:06:11As you wish.

01:06:14Colonel,

01:06:15we are obviously all concerned

01:06:17about this dangerous situation.

01:06:19Moscow has ordered me to ask you directly

01:06:24if you are satisfied with the leadership of Captain Pradik.

01:06:29The captain and I have disagreed often,

01:06:33but it would be unfair to hold him responsible

01:06:36for what's happening at the moment.

01:06:37Do you feel that you should assume command

01:06:40of the remainder of this mission?

01:06:43At this time,

01:06:43the Captain Pradik has the confidence of the others.

01:06:46That is not an answer, Colonel.

01:06:48It's the best I can give you, sir.

01:06:51Very well.

01:06:53I'm satisfied.

01:06:55Best wishes for a safe re-entering.

01:06:58Oh, and Colonel,

01:07:00Premier Savarnich

01:07:01sends warmest personal regards.

01:07:07I am grateful

01:07:09to the Premier.

01:07:13I realize that my request

01:07:15is somewhat unusual,

01:07:18but what Moscow proposes,

01:07:21well,

01:07:22we all have our orders.

01:07:27Talk to you later, Annie.

01:07:28Yes, sir.

01:07:31What the hell was all that about?

01:07:35Why would Rostov bring greetings

01:07:37from a deposed Premier?

01:07:38It doesn't make sense.

01:07:40Unless...

01:07:40Who is that?

01:08:05Go away!

01:08:14Yes, Mr. Vice President.

01:08:16I agree with Mr. Carlino.

01:08:17I think it's possible,

01:08:18even probable,

01:08:19that Rostov just gave Colonel Kalsinov

01:08:22some kind of pre-arranged secret order,

01:08:25possibly to try and take over this mission.

01:08:30Neil!

01:08:31My God, Neil!

01:08:32Neil!

01:08:35What the hell happened?

01:08:46We've got damage, sir.

01:08:47Quadrant B3.

01:08:48We're losing oxygen, electric...

01:08:49I can't maintain stabilization.

01:09:02What happened?

01:09:03I'm not sure.

01:09:08Councilor's dead.

01:09:09Someone blew up his cabin.

01:09:10You may feel alive.

01:09:10No!

01:09:11There's nothing left.

01:09:12I sealed off the corridor.

01:09:12There was nothing we could do.

01:09:13Doctor, I asked you.

01:09:14What happened?

01:09:15Bastard!

01:09:15Leave me alone.

01:09:16He can't see.

01:09:16I was trying to get into my cabin.

01:09:18Suddenly, there was an explosion.

01:09:19I was snuck to the ground.

01:09:20Captain, we lost trajectory.

01:09:22Dave says we're going to hit the atmosphere dead on,

01:09:25and he cannot arrest our course.

01:09:27Get a picture of sound on that thing right now.

01:09:38Sorry, so we've lost him.

01:09:39Keep trying.

01:09:39Doctor, they've got a massive malfunction.

01:09:41They're off trajectory.

01:09:44Let's go, David, into the Delta.

01:09:45Captain, what about the buddy?

01:09:46Not enough time.

01:09:47I said move it, David.

01:09:57Damn it, Mr. Jack.

01:09:59We're not getting any power.

01:09:59The electrical system's shorted out.

01:10:01We're not going to make it.

01:10:02Stay here.

01:10:02I'm going to have to blow it.

01:10:03It must be going for the Delta.

01:10:05Can you establish contact?

01:10:06No, sir.

01:10:06The Delta system won't receive until we've entered Earth's atmosphere.

01:10:09Look on your alternate frequencies to start sending.

01:10:11Yes, sir.

01:10:12Everyone back at the corner.

01:10:13Put the time on this.

01:10:14We've got three seconds.

01:10:17We've got enough fuel on this thing to make it from here.

01:10:34Sure as hell going to find out.

01:10:37Power activated.

01:10:41Check.

01:10:42Turbo's activated.

01:10:45Check.

01:10:45Separation.

01:10:48Separation confirmed.

01:10:50Ignition.

01:10:58Ignition.

01:11:01Ignition confirmed.

01:11:04Let's go.

01:11:10Sir, I've got a blip coming off the space lab.

01:11:13I think they've launched the Delta.

01:11:13Put the grid up on the screen.

01:11:15Yes, sir.

01:11:16Margo, give me a calculation.

01:11:17Yes, sir.

01:11:18They smell good, doctor.

01:11:19They're way off.

01:11:20Are they correct?

01:11:20It's possible.

01:11:22But they're running out of time.

01:11:26We're coming in shallow.

01:11:28We're going to bounce off.

01:11:30Wheels are four, six percent.

01:11:31We don't have enough for a second pass.

01:11:32Correcting forward attitude to six.

01:11:34Zero, eight, nine.

01:11:36Now.

01:11:36The red line is the Delta's course, sir.

01:11:43The green line is the correct trajectory for re-entry.

01:11:45If they can put the two together, they'll make it back.

01:11:4829 seconds to atmosphere.

01:11:5127, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20.

01:11:5919, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 7.

01:12:09Coming up to 10 seconds.

01:12:119, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

01:12:20Mark.

01:12:25What happened?

01:12:26They've lost radar contact in the ionization belt.

01:12:29Did they make it?

01:12:29We'll know in a minute.

01:12:36Delta, this is control.

01:12:36Please acknowledge.

01:12:39Delta, this is control.

01:12:40Do you read?

01:12:45Delta, this is control.

01:12:46Do you read?

01:12:53Delta, this is control.

01:12:54Do you read?

01:12:55Mission control, this is Delta.

01:13:02Only five of us, but we're coming home.

01:13:11Andy, you've got a mess in your hands, but at least they're coming in safe.

01:13:15Five of them, sir.

01:13:17Mitch, I want a plane ready to fly to Edwards in 30 minutes.

01:13:20Triple security.

01:13:22Nobody in or out.

01:13:22What is it, Andy?

01:13:23You know something, don't you?

01:13:24No, sir.

01:13:25Just guessing.

01:13:26What are your thoughts?

01:13:28Not yet, sir.

01:13:29Not just yet.

01:13:31Not just yet.

01:13:32Dr. McAllister, I'm Colonel Chet.

01:13:44Dr. McAllister, I'm Colonel Chet.

01:14:02We've been ordered to give you every cooperation.

01:14:03Where are they, Carl?

01:14:04It's a question in our main briefing room.

01:14:06It's just this way.

01:14:06Sir, the medical staff is concerned.

01:14:09May I suggest that they not be questioned until they've undergone a thorough physical examination?

01:14:13No, you may not.

01:14:14Well, welcome back, Neil.

01:14:22That was a close one.

01:14:23Yeah, they don't come any closer.

01:14:28How's Purdue?

01:14:28Loss of vision.

01:14:30You need surgery immediately.

01:14:36Doctor?

01:14:38Dr. McAllister.

01:14:39Yeah.

01:14:40How do you feel?

01:14:41Pain is minimal.

01:14:42Well, I suspect pressure on the optic nerve.

01:14:45Dr. McAllister, I'm sure you have questions, but couldn't they wait?

01:14:48Dr. Bordeaux should be examined immediately.

01:14:50We all need a chance to catch our bearings.

01:14:52Of course.

01:14:54I've already made arrangements for four of you to undergo medical debriefing.

01:14:58Four of us?

01:14:59What the hell is that supposed to mean?

01:15:03It means, David, that one of you is a murderer.

01:15:05You have no authority to place me under arrest, Colonel.

01:15:30Sorry, Captain.

01:15:31I'm just following orders.

01:15:32Whose orders?

01:15:34My orders.

01:15:35You have no jurisdiction on this base.

01:15:36You're a civilian.

01:15:37I do in this case, Neil.

01:15:39I'm here under direct orders from the highest level.

01:15:41Colonel, would you excuse us, please?

01:15:43If you need me, I'll be outside.

01:15:45Thanks.

01:15:46This is a hell of a greeting.

01:15:47But, Andy, you're sitting where I've been.

01:15:50I'm fresh out of brass bands.

01:15:52Brass bands.

01:15:53I expected just a little more than this.

01:15:55Oh, did you?

01:15:56I never murdered anybody.

01:15:57Well, maybe you've got another name for it.

01:15:59Oh, what is this?

01:16:00A kangaroo court?

01:16:01No.

01:16:01Well, it's just a quiet conversation between two old friends.

01:16:09Yeah, we're friends.

01:16:11I'm thinking about the things you didn't tell me.

01:16:14For example, you never mentioned you used to know Olga Denarenko.

01:16:18And all of a sudden, she turns up, pregnant and dead.

01:16:23You think I did it?

01:16:25Did you?

01:16:27No.

01:16:30Well, I'm listening.

01:16:31Look, Andy, I think I've got a pretty good idea what happened up there.

01:16:34Survival has a tendency to clear the mind.

01:16:36You're dancing around a murder charge.

01:16:42Court-martial at best.

01:16:43I can't make you any deals.

01:16:46All right.

01:16:47It's no secret that Olga's marriage was unhappy.

01:16:49Sex was never part of the package with the commissar.

01:16:53She went looking at other places for gratification.

01:16:56She went after me and I wasn't interested.

01:16:58You never had much of a sense of irony, Neil.

01:17:01But it should occur, even to you, that you are the last person I would help.

01:17:07Particularly since you ignored me when I needed you.

01:17:11Damn it, Olga, you're married.

01:17:12A fact that doesn't seem to have discouraged the others.

01:17:16But there was a fellow on that ship who was interested.

01:17:19Guy Sterling.

01:17:20For several reasons, I'd say it was Guy.

01:17:23Married or not, he likes the ladies.

01:17:26For the first three weeks of training, he tried to move in on me.

01:17:29Even insofar as to tell me he'd had a vasectomy.

01:17:32So Guy did have a relationship with Olga?

01:17:35Yes.

01:17:36I confirmed that through Dominica.

01:17:38Halfway through the mission, for reasons of her own,

01:17:40she took great delight in taking Guy away from Olga.

01:17:43But you did seem to get an excessive amount of pleasure out of cutting her off from me.

01:17:47You didn't seem to object.

01:17:48If I recall, you were more than willing to replace her.

01:17:52As far as Olga was concerned, Guy was interested and available.

01:17:55They had their affair and...

01:17:56She got pregnant.

01:17:57Exactly.

01:17:58Then he killed her.

01:17:59He didn't have to.

01:18:00Olga could never go public about her pregnancy.

01:18:02Her husband would have had her killed.

01:18:04Guy was perfectly safe.

01:18:05He knew eventually she'd have to have an abortion.

01:18:07She didn't leave me much choice.

01:18:09She said if I didn't cooperate, she would name me as the father.

01:18:13As you perhaps know,

01:18:14Commissar Dinerenko is a violent and jealous man.

01:18:17If he had learned the truth,

01:18:19he would have had both of us killed.

01:18:22Somebody killed her?

01:18:23Yes.

01:18:24The man I had the most to hide.

01:18:29Kurt Steiner.

01:18:31After Guy left Olga for Dominica,

01:18:33Olga was very insecure,

01:18:35and Steiner had been flirting with all the women

01:18:36to cover up the fact that he was gay.

01:18:38Sad in a way.

01:18:39And as of you are almost home,

01:18:41I will no longer have you to look at each morning.

01:18:43I doubt that will be a significant tragedy in your life, Nature.

01:18:47She married an old fool in the Kremlin to advance herself,

01:18:49and then slept around with every man she could find.

01:18:51Believe me, I know.

01:18:52And do not tell me she did not come on to you.

01:18:54No.

01:18:55Then I didn't flirt with her the way you did.

01:18:56Well, that is part of my masquerade.

01:18:59So you assume she went from Guy to Kurt.

01:19:02He told me what he told David, his lover.

01:19:04He would never allow himself to be found out

01:19:06when he couldn't or wouldn't perform in bed with Olga.

01:19:09She threatened to tell all.

01:19:10It would hardly do personally or professionally

01:19:12to have my private life exposed.

01:19:15It would remain secret by whatever means necessary.

01:19:18And Olga was suffocated.

01:19:20And the white fibers Pamela found were animal-based.

01:19:24It appears the killer sedated her,

01:19:26then used something to block her breathing passages.

01:19:28A pillow, a towel, a glove.

01:19:30We can't tell yet.

01:19:32The material seems animal-based.

01:19:34Maybe wool.

01:19:35Steiner's Lucky Scarf, of course.

01:19:37In case that scarf looks familiar,

01:19:40yes, it's the same one he wore conquering the Matterhorn.

01:19:44It's Lucky Scarf.

01:19:45He was going to leave that scarf on Mars,

01:19:47but he brought it back with him to the ship.

01:19:48He confessed to you.

01:19:51Why?

01:19:51Because he was an arrogant bastard,

01:19:53and he knew there was nothing I could do.

01:19:55You confirmed that.

01:19:56Look, the important thing is the safety of your crew,

01:19:59even if it means letting the killer go.

01:20:01That's not possible.

01:20:02Don't be too sure.

01:20:03Suppose we find out who it is.

01:20:05Who's going to prosecute him?

01:20:07Who has jurisdiction?

01:20:09Hell, the minute you touch down,

01:20:10the killer may be home free.

01:20:12That's obscene.

01:20:14I know.

01:20:15But I don't know what to do about it.

01:20:17I thought about it,

01:20:18and the more I thought about it,

01:20:19the more I realized that his government,

01:20:20not to mention the complications of space law,

01:20:22would protect him.

01:20:24Couldn't let that happen.

01:20:25So you murdered him?

01:20:27No.

01:20:28I'll tell you exactly what I told Kelsinov.

01:20:31As long as we're aboard this ship,

01:20:32I'm judge, jury, and executioner.

01:20:34I'll consider any attempt to subvert this mission

01:20:36an act of mutiny.

01:20:37Do I make myself clear?

01:20:39It wasn't murder.

01:20:40I weighed the situation,

01:20:42I judged him,

01:20:43and I executed him.

01:20:44It was either that,

01:20:45or he goes free.

01:20:46I had no choice.

01:20:48So,

01:20:49Steiner kills Olga,

01:20:51you execute Steiner,

01:20:53solves the mystery.

01:20:55Wait.

01:20:56Who killed Guy Sterling?

01:20:58Well, it's easy.

01:21:00Olga Denarenko.

01:21:02Olga was already Denarenko.

01:21:03Oh, I know.

01:21:05Sterling died because somebody put cyanide

01:21:07in one of his insulin vials.

01:21:09Olga Denarenko could have done that anytime.

01:21:12Two weeks before.

01:21:14He had to be silenced.

01:21:17See, there were only two people

01:21:18that knew about her pregnancy.

01:21:20Colonel Kelsinov and Sterling.

01:21:22A Russian poison.

01:21:25Kelsinov could have killed him.

01:21:26No.

01:21:29Guy didn't die instantly,

01:21:31which he would have done

01:21:32if he'd have been given a full male dose

01:21:33from Kelsinov's supply.

01:21:40David, you're obviously due

01:21:41for a vacation after the first.

01:21:43Have you made any plans?

01:21:45Irene, I thought maybe we'd take

01:21:46a couple of weeks.

01:21:47Um, go to Vermont.

01:21:48You know that...

01:21:49The reason he was able to leave his cabin

01:21:51and stagger to the command deck

01:21:52is because Olga fixed his insulin

01:21:54with her smaller dosage.

01:21:56It'd be nice to spend some time together.

01:21:58You know, just...

01:22:00Remember what Margaret Lee told me.

01:22:02I've got that information

01:22:03on the chlorosyandicalumite.

01:22:05File confirms it is highly toxic

01:22:07and causes almost instant death.

01:22:09Gel capsules, the type used by the Russians,

01:22:11come in various sizes

01:22:12depending on the body weight of the subject.

01:22:14The most typical dosage used

01:22:16by the foreign agents is five cc's,

01:22:18which will kill a man

01:22:19of average weight and size

01:22:20within ten seconds.

01:22:21Sterling may not have said anything,

01:22:24but, uh, Olga couldn't take that chance.

01:22:26He'd already lied to her once

01:22:27about his vasectomy.

01:22:29Which brings us to the death

01:22:31of Andrei Kalsinov.

01:22:32I mean, who would throw a bomb

01:22:33into his cabin?

01:22:34Or to the point why?

01:22:36Kalsinov's dead!

01:22:37Someone blew up his cabin!

01:22:37He may say...

01:22:38No!

01:22:38There's nothing left!

01:22:39I sealed off the corridor.

01:22:40There was nothing to do!

01:22:41Mitch thinks the bomb

01:22:42was already in the cabin.

01:22:44But Kalsinov himself

01:22:45brought it aboard,

01:22:46probably unknowingly.

01:22:47The old Russian regime,

01:22:49I mean, before Deneranko

01:22:50and his crowd took power,

01:22:51distrusted Colonel Kalsinov.

01:22:53They thought perhaps

01:22:54he might defect.

01:22:55Well, he was a national hero,

01:22:57a public figure.

01:22:59They couldn't do much.

01:23:00But they did hedge their bets.

01:23:02They needed a way

01:23:03to neutralize him

01:23:04in the event he did go sour

01:23:05or turned traitor.

01:23:07Even so,

01:23:08they were afraid

01:23:08he might defect.

01:23:09I understand certain

01:23:10precautions were taken

01:23:12to neutralize him

01:23:13had he betrayed his country.

01:23:14Well, sort of, though.

01:23:16Precautions.

01:23:16The KGB is very resourceful.

01:23:18So they planted a bomb.

01:23:20Which Kalsinov

01:23:21could unknowingly set off,

01:23:22given the right set

01:23:23of circumstances?

01:23:24But Kalsinov

01:23:25wasn't going to defect.

01:23:27Ah!

01:23:28But now the Russians

01:23:29have another use

01:23:29for their bomb.

01:23:31Now, think about this.

01:23:33Olga Deneranko

01:23:34is about to undergo

01:23:34an autopsy.

01:23:36The world is going to

01:23:37find out about her condition.

01:23:39Her husband,

01:23:40Commissar Deneranko,

01:23:41is going to be

01:23:42real embarrassed.

01:23:43Now, he's the kind of man

01:23:44who'll do anything

01:23:45to keep the world

01:23:46from finding out

01:23:46about the condition

01:23:47of his dead wife.

01:23:49Have Rostov make it clear

01:23:50to Colonel Kalsinov

01:23:51that I wish

01:23:52the Delta 216

01:23:54diverted to a landing site

01:23:55within the Soviet Union.

01:23:57Sir, that is impossible.

01:23:59Make it possible.

01:24:01Do whatever you have to.

01:24:03But under no circumstances

01:24:05my wife's body

01:24:07will be defiled

01:24:07by the Americans.

01:24:09But how could they

01:24:09control Kalsinov?

01:24:11Long distance,

01:24:12through Rostov.

01:24:14There is a way.

01:24:17It will be difficult,

01:24:19but I will try.

01:24:22See, Mitch thinks

01:24:23that Kalsinov

01:24:24was programmed to act

01:24:26when given

01:24:26a prearranged signal.

01:24:28Very well.

01:24:29I'm satisfied.

01:24:31Remember it seemed

01:24:32odd to all of us

01:24:33that Rostov

01:24:34was sending greetings

01:24:35from the deposed premier?

01:24:37Premier Savarnic

01:24:38sends warmest

01:24:40personal regards.

01:24:42The thing is,

01:24:43when Kalsinov was programmed,

01:24:44that premier

01:24:45was still in power.

01:24:46The signal,

01:24:47though outdated,

01:24:48had to remain the same.

01:24:50Without even realizing

01:24:51what he was doing,

01:24:52Kalsinov went back

01:24:53to his cabin.

01:24:54When he was there,

01:24:55he took some action.

01:24:57We'll probably never know

01:24:58what that was.

01:25:01It triggered

01:25:02the bomb blast.

01:25:06Neil!

01:25:07My God, Neil!

01:25:08So Kalsinov

01:25:10was actually killed

01:25:10by Alexander Rostov.

01:25:12He pulled the trigger,

01:25:14but Denrenko

01:25:14gave the order.

01:25:16I think they're both

01:25:17equally guilty.

01:25:18And they're gonna go free?

01:25:20Maybe so,

01:25:21but that's out of our hands.

01:25:22What about me?

01:25:24I gotta hunt you

01:25:25to wind up

01:25:25on the president's desk.

01:25:27He'll make the decision, Neil.

01:25:29I think the whole thing's

01:25:30gonna be swept under the rug.

01:25:31Maybe it will.

01:25:34Maybe it won't.

01:25:35I'll let you know

01:25:39what I hear.

01:25:39Now you hang in there.

01:25:40Thanks.

01:25:41I'm not going anywhere.

01:25:58Hello, Grace.

01:25:59Are we grandparents yet?

01:26:02We're not.

01:26:04I see.

01:26:07Grace, I'm getting a plane.

01:26:08I'm getting out of here

01:26:08as fast as I can.

01:26:09I'll be there this evening.

01:26:12Of course,

01:26:13I'm listening to you.

01:26:18Yes, dear.

01:26:21All I know is

01:26:22when I'm there,

01:26:23the babies get born on time.

01:26:24I love you, too.

01:26:27Bye-bye.

01:26:29Bye-bye.

01:26:30Bye-bye.

01:26:31Bye-bye.

01:26:32Bye-bye.

01:26:33Bye-bye.

01:26:34Bye-bye.

01:26:35Bye-bye.

01:26:36Bye-bye.

01:26:37Bye-bye.

01:26:38Bye-bye.

01:26:39Bye-bye.

01:26:40Bye-bye.

01:26:41Bye-bye.

01:26:42Bye-bye.

01:26:43Bye-bye.

01:26:44Bye-bye.

01:26:45Bye-bye.

01:26:46Bye-bye.

01:26:47Bye-bye.

01:26:48Bye-bye.

Murder in Space (1985) | Full Sci-Fi Murder Mystery | Wilford Brimley & Michael Ironside

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