Beyond the Stars (1989)

This Sci-Fi Drama centers around the teen-age Eric, son of a computer scientist who worked for the Apollo mission which sent the first human to the moon. Eric, determined to become an ... See full summary »

Director:

David Saperstein

Writer:

David Saperstein

Stars:

Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Robert Foxworth

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Sheen	...	Paul Andrews
Christian Slater	...	Eric Michaels
Robert Foxworth	...	Richard Michaels
Sharon Stone	...	Laurie McCall
Olivia d'Abo	...	Mara Simons
F. Murray Abraham	...	Dr. Harry Bertram - the Whale Man
Don S. Davis	...	Phil Clawson (as Don Davis)
William S. Taylor	...	Dr. Willis (as William Taylor)
Babs Chula	...	Anne Michaels
Terence Kelly	...	Al Fletcher (as Terrence Kelly)
Freda Perry	...	Cynthia Rogers
Campbell Lane	...	Alex Stamas
William B. Davis	...	Hal Simon (as William Davis)
Ilena Cary	...	Ellie Keller
Robert Benedetti	...	Voice of NASA (voice) (as Bob Benedetti)

Storyline

This Sci-Fi Drama centers around the teen-age Eric, son of a computer scientist who worked for the Apollo mission which sent the first human to the moon. Eric, determined to become an astronaut himself one day, befriends Paul Andrews, the thirteenth man on the moon. Paul is avoided by other astronauts nowadays, because he was very rude and rebuffing when he returned from space. Only slowly Eric learns that Paul discovered something, during his excursion on the moon, that he keeps as a secret.

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Plot Keywords:

moon | astronaut | space | life changing | teen romance | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Personal Choice

Filming Locations:

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Five Star Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

An early scene shows Laurie driving Eric from Portland, Oregon, to Cedar Bay, Oregon. They cross a major waterway on a 3-lane suspension bridge. The only waterway that big near Portland is the Columbia River; if you cross it you are in Washington, and the only bridges are Interstate highway bridges with more than 3 lanes. (It's actually the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver.)

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Crazy Credits

(Closing quote) "In honor of their heroic deeds and the sacrifices they made so that all of humanity might someday walk among the stars."

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Connections

Referenced in Taken (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Valentino"
Performed by La Famiglia
Written by John Lombardo
Courtesy of Finger Songs, BMI

User Reviews

You don't have to be a rocket scientist .... to know this is a dud ........

Failed mish-mash of adolescent drama, preachy ecologic messages, and very weak sci-fi. The astronaut scenes on the moon look like they were filmed for a "Saturday Night Live" episode. In other words, all credibility flies out the window. Christian Slater as the aspiring astronaut, idolizes astronaut Martin Sheen who returned from the moon with a secret. The script is simplistic, preachy, and contrived. The relationship problems are simplistic, preachy, and boring. Throw in a jab at NASA for layoffs, a save the whales message, a moon crater no deeper than a backyard swimming pool, and finally the no surprise ending, and you don't have to be a rocket scientist to know this is a dud. - MERK