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Dark Star (1974)
6.5
In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong. Director:John CarpenterWriters:John Carpenter (original story and screenplay), Dan O'Bannon (original story and screenplay) |
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Brian Narelle | ... | |
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Cal Kuniholm | ... | |
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Dre Pahich | ... | |
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Dan O'Bannon | ... | |
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Low-budget story of four astronauts in deep space, whose mission is to destroy unstable planets in star systems which are to be colonised. The late Commander Powell is stored in deep freeze, where he is still able to offer advice. As their mission nears completion, they must cope with a runaway alien which resembles a beach-ball, faulty computer systems, and a "smart bomb" who thinks it is God. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>
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What Do You Say To A Talking Bomb? All Systems Snafu!!! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
John Carpenter's Dark Star See more »Filming Locations:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
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$60,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Music by John Carpenter
Lyrics by Bill Taylor
Vocals by John Yager
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The space helmets used were part of Ideal Toys' "S.T.A.R. Team" toy line produced from 1968 to 1971. The helmets are obviously sized for children as is evidenced by the poor fit on the actors' heads. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: During the elevator sequence, which was actually shot horizontally in a corridor, you can occasionally see the plank on which O'Bannon was lying. See more »Quotes
Watkins - Mission Control: Hi guys. Glad we got your message. You'll be happy to know that it aired in prime time. Got good reviews in the trades.See more »
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"Benson Arizona"Music by John Carpenter
Lyrics by Bill Taylor
Vocals by John Yager
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