Dark Star
"Bombed Out in Space with a Spaced Out Bomb!"
Originally released in 1974. Dark Star is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by John Carpenter. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, and Dan O'Bannon
Synopsis
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (621 votes)
Budget
$60K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Narelle
as Lt. Doolittle
Cal Kuniholm
as Boiler
Dan O'Bannon
as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
Dre Pahich
as Talby
Adam Beckenbaugh
as Bomb #20 (voice)
Nick Castle
as Alien
Joe Saunders
as Commander Powell (voice)
Cookie Knapp
as Muttercomputer (voice)
Alan Sheretz
as Bomb #19 (voice)
John Carpenter
as Talby Voice
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000
Production Companies
- Jack H. Harris Enterprises
- University of Southern California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark Star about?
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing dev...
Who directed Dark Star?
Dark Star was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Dark Star?
Dark Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Dark Star released?
Dark Star was released on March 30, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dark Star?
The main cast of Dark Star includes Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Adam Beckenbaugh.
Is Dark Star worth watching?
Dark Star has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 621 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.