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Battle Beyond the Stars

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Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:2

Rotten:6

Average Rating:4.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Science-fiction tale about the harmless inhabitants of the planet Akir, whose tranquility is suddenly threatened by a wicked tyrant who plans to take over their planet. To prevent this, a noble... Science-fiction tale about the harmless inhabitants of the planet Akir, whose tranquility is suddenly threatened by a wicked tyrant who plans to take over their planet. To prevent this, a noble young man sets out to find a few good soldiers who will help him defeat the cruel overlord. Will the underdogs succeed? [More]

Starring: Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard

Starring: Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard, Darlanne Fluegel, Sybil Danning, Jeff Corey, Morgan Woodward, Marta Kristen, Julia Duffy

Director: Jimmy T. Murakami

Director: Jimmy T. Murakami
Screenwriter: John Sayles
Composer: James Horner

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Dated low budget rip-off of "Star Wars" has interesting cast.

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Ah, that lovable B-movie sci-fi crap from the early eighties.

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