Message From Space

– In this Star Wars take-off, the peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
Original Name:
宇宙からのメッセージ
Message from Space (1978) - Also known as 宇宙からのメッセージ

In this Star Wars take-off, the peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother (played a comic actor in drag) rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

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Message from Space (1978) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Oct 1978

Language:

Japanese

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:

Kinji Fukasaku

Writer:

Kinji Fukasaku (story), Shôtarô Ishinomori (story), Hirô Matsuda, Masahiro Noda (story)

Main Actors:

Vic Morrow, Shin'ichi Chiba, Philip Casnoff, Peggy Lee Brennan

Plot:

In this Star Wars take-off, the peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother (played by a comic actor in drag) rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Toei Company

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.9/10