The Last Starfighter(1984)
“Alex Rogan was a small town boy with big dreams. But in his wildest dreams, he never suspected that tonight he would become The Last Starfighter.”
Overview
Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
Director
Nick Castle
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$29M
Cast
Lance Guest
as Alex Rogan
Robert Preston
as Centauri
Chris Hebert
as Louis Rogan
Kay E. Kuter
as Enduran
Dan Mason
as Lord Kril
Dan O'Herlihy
as Grig
Catherine Mary Stewart
as Maggie Gordon
Barbara Bosson
as Jane Rogan
Norman Snow
as Xur
John O'Leary
as Rylan Bursar
George McDaniel
as Kodan Officer
Charlene Nelson
as Rylan Technician
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$29M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Lorimar Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Starfighter?▼
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What is The Last Starfighter about?▼
Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
Who directed The Last Starfighter?▼
The Last Starfighter was directed by Nick Castle and released in 1984. It is a adventure, science fiction, action film.
How long is The Last Starfighter?▼
The Last Starfighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Last Starfighter?▼
The cast of The Last Starfighter includes Lance Guest as Alex Rogan, Robert Preston as Centauri, Chris Hebert as Louis Rogan, Kay E. Kuter as Enduran, Dan Mason as Lord Kril and more.
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