Dark Planet (1997)

Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on ... See full summary »

Director:

Albert Magnoli

Writers:

S.O. Lee, J Reifel,

Stars:

Paul Mercurio, Harley Jane Kozak, Michael York

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Mercurio	...	Anson Hawke
Harley Jane Kozak	...	Col. Liz Brendan, Rebel
Michael York	...	Capt. Winter, Alpha
Maria Ford	...	Helmsperson Salera, Alpha
Ed O'Ross	...	Lt. Byron, Rebel
Phil Morris	...	Dr. Fletcher, Rebel
Amy Beth Cohn	...	Cassian, Hawke's Crew Mate
Blake Boyd	...	First Mate
Rick Johnson	...	Helmsman
Sal Landi	...	Weapons Officer
Ed Evanko	...	Alpha Male 1 (as Edward Evanko)
Rod Arrants	...	Alpha Male 2
Karen Mayo-Chandler	...	Alpha Female
John Beck	...	Rebel General
Mark Folger	...	Pressman

Storyline

Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon beset by political intrigue and treachery, jeopardizing not only the mission, but the lives of the entire crew.

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Plot Keywords:

wormhole | space | futuristic | cult director | independent film

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 August 1997 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Skoteinos planitis

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

EGM Film International, Ed Ancoats Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[last lines]
Salera Elizabeth Hawke: On June 4th, 2638, the starship Scilla landed on the Dark Planet. My name is Salera Elizabeth Hawke and I was born twelve months later.

User Reviews

eighties CGI

From the first shot you can easily see were this one is going, to a dark hole were nobody will find this flick. The first shot you will see is really bad CGI. And there is a lot of it in this flick. Explosions look funny and really bad added. It reminded me of those old science-fiction series from the eighties (Space 1999, battlestar Galactica,...)It's just an action film made in space. Why it is in space is for me unknown. You could easily made it in the mafia world or in a OO7 style. The only action is just shooting, a bit of fighting and the so-called explosions. It's made in 1997 but it looks like 1981. Avoid if you aren't in old school science-fiction otherwise this is one to add in your collection for all bad reasons.