Dark Star(1974)
“Bombed Out in Space with a Spaced Out Bomb!”
Overview
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Jack H. Harris Enterprises
Budget
$60K
Cast
Brian Narelle
as Lt. Doolittle
Cal Kuniholm
as Boiler
Dan O'Bannon
as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
Dre Pahich
as Talby
Adam Beckenbaugh
as Bomb #20 (voice)
Nick Castle
as Alien
Joe Saunders
as Commander Powell (voice)
Cookie Knapp
as Muttercomputer (voice)
Alan Sheretz
as Bomb #19 (voice)
John Carpenter
as Talby Voice
Miles Watkins
as Watkins - Mission Control
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$60K
Production Companies
Jack H. Harris Enterprises • University of Southern California
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Where can I watch Dark Star?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dark Star (1974).
What is Dark Star about?▼
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Who directed Dark Star?▼
Dark Star was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1974. It is a comedy, science fiction film.
How long is Dark Star?▼
Dark Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in Dark Star?▼
The cast of Dark Star includes Brian Narelle as Lt. Doolittle, Cal Kuniholm as Boiler, Dan O'Bannon as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge, Dre Pahich as Talby, Adam Beckenbaugh as Bomb #20 (voice) and more.
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