The Black Hole(1979)
“A journey that begins where everything ends.”
Overview
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
Director
Gary Nelson
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$36M
Cast
Maximilian Schell
as Dr. Hans Reinhardt
Anthony Perkins
as Dr. Alex Durant
Robert Forster
as Captain Dan Holland
Joseph Bottoms
as Lieutenant Charles Pizer
Yvette Mimieux
as Dr. Kate McCrae
Ernest Borgnine
as Harry Booth
Tom McLoughlin
as Captain S.T.A.R.
Roddy McDowall
as V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
Slim Pickens
as B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Gary Nelson
as Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
Steven Banks
as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
Don Lewis
as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$36M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Hole?▼
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What is The Black Hole about?▼
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
Who directed The Black Hole?▼
The Black Hole was directed by Gary Nelson and released in 1979. It is a adventure, science fiction, action film.
How long is The Black Hole?▼
The Black Hole has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Black Hole?▼
The cast of The Black Hole includes Maximilian Schell as Dr. Hans Reinhardt, Anthony Perkins as Dr. Alex Durant, Robert Forster as Captain Dan Holland, Joseph Bottoms as Lieutenant Charles Pizer, Yvette Mimieux as Dr. Kate McCrae and more.
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