Outland

"On Jupiter's moon he's the only law."

May 22 1981 R 1h 49m
Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

An honest marshal in a corrupt mining colony on Io, Jupiter's sunless third moon, is determined to confront a violent drug ring even though it may cost him his life. After his wife angrily deserts him, he waits alone for the arrival of killers hired by the company to eliminate him.

Plot

Marshal O'Niel's assigned to a mining colony on Io, one of Jupiter's moons. He soon encounters miners who are dying, due to use of an illegal amphetamine. O'Niel follows the trail, and now O'Niel must watch his back, as he's now their target.

Written by

Peter Hyams

Directed by

Peter Hyams

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Pinewood Studios, Outland Productions, The Ladd Company

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
34,299
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
48
Popularity
NA