Operation Ganymed (1977, GER) C-124m. *** D: Rainer Erler. Starring Horst Frank, Uwe Friedrichsen, Claus Theo Gärtner, Diter Laser, Jürgen Prochnow. Thoughtful adult science-fiction from the maker of DIE DELEGATION (1970). Years after the failure of their mission to the Jupiter moon Ganymed, a decimated crew are returning to the Earth. They are baffled when obviously nobody registers their approach. What is wrong on planet Earth? And what went wrong on Ganymed? Fascinating drama about mankind in extreme situations, almost in the league of Tarkovsky. Fine performances by all, only the score is sometimes inappropriate. Originally premiered on TV, later released theatrically. Also known as HELDEN - VERLOREN IM STAUB DER STERNE.