Dark Star

"Bombed Out in Space with a Spaced Out Bomb!"

Jan 17 1975 G 1h 23m
Comedy, Sci-Fi

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.

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Plot

A low budget, sci-fi satire that focuses on a group of scientists whose mission is to destroy unstable planets. 20 years into their mission, they have battle their alien mascot, that resembles a beach ball, as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.

Written by

John Carpenter, Dan O'Bannon

Directed by

John Carpenter

Cast

Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

University of Southern California, Jack H. Harris Enterprises

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Trailers
Dark Star 1974 Trailer HD
Behind the Scenes
DARK STAR (1974) miniature effects
Scores
# of Votes
28,660
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA