Battle Beyond The Stars

– A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil ty..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)

A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

13 Nov 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jimmy T. Murakami, Roger Corman

Writer:

John Sayles (screenplay by), John Sayles (story by), Anne Dyer (story by)

Main Actors:

Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard

Plot:

Shad, a young farmer, assembles a band of diverse mercenaries in outer space to defend his peaceful planet from the evil tyrant Sador and his armada of aggressors. Among the mercenaries are Space Cowboy, a spacegoing truck driver from Earth; Gelt, a wealthy but experienced assassin looking for a place to hide; and Saint-Exmin, a Valkyrie warrior looking to prove herself in battle.

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations.

Production:

New World Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
45%