Avaruussota (1978)
Starcrash (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 32min
- Action, Adventure
- 30 Mar 1979 (Finland)
- Movie
An outlaw smuggler and her alien companion are recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy to rescue his son and destroy a secret weapon by the evil Count Zarth Arn.
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- 1 nomination.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Marjoe Gortner | ... |
Akton
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| Caroline Munro | ... |
Stella Star
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| Christopher Plummer | ... |
The Emperor
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Prince Simon
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| Robert Tessier | ... |
Chief Thor
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| Joe Spinell | ... |
Count Zarth Arn
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| Nadia Cassini | ... |
Queen Corelia
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| Judd Hamilton | ... |
Elle
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| Hamilton Camp | ... |
Elle (voice)
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Fortunato Arena | ... |
Zarth Henchman (uncredited)
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| Salvatore Baccaro | ... |
Neanderthal Man (uncredited)
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Spaceship Guard (uncredited)
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Hélène Chauvin | ... |
Amazon (uncredited)
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Enrico Chiappafreddo | ... |
Escaping Prisoner (uncredited)
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Domenico Cianfriglia | ... |
Zarth Henchman (uncredited)
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| Candy Clark | ... |
Stella Star (uncredited) (voice)
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Franco Daddi | ... |
Zarth Henchman (uncredited)
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Dirce Funari | ... |
Amazon Woman (uncredited)
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| Marina Hedman | ... |
Amazon Woman (uncredited)
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Donald Hodson | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Cindy Leadbetter | ... |
Amazon Woman (uncredited)
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Roberto Messina | ... |
Zarth Henchman (uncredited)
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Gianfranco Moroni | ... |
Zarth Henchman (uncredited)
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Riccardo Petrazzi | ... |
Zarth Henchman (uncredited)
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Caterina Zinnerman | ... |
Amazon Girl (uncredited)
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| Victoria Zinny | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Luigi Cozzi | ... | (as Lewis Coates) |
Written by
| Luigi Cozzi | ... | (screenplay) (as Lewis Coates) & |
| Nat Wachsberger | ... | (screenplay) |
| R.A. Dillon | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Roger Corman | ... | distribution producer (uncredited) |
| Nat Wachsberger | ... | producer |
| Patrick Wachsberger | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Beeson | ... | director of photography |
| Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli | ... | director of photography (as Roberto D'Ettorre) |
Editing by
| Sergio Montanari | ||
Production Design by
| Aurelio Crugnola | ... | (as Aurelio Crugnolla) |
Makeup Department
| Giancarlo De Leonardis | ... | key hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Luigi Nannerini | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Goffredo Unger | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Maria-Teresa Barbasso | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Lucas Gunn | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Massimo Anzellotti | ... | sound effects (as Massimo Anzelotti) |
| Stephen Bushelman | ... | dialogue editor (as Steve Bushelman) |
| Don Digirolamo | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Donald O. Mitchell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tex Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Howard S. Wollman | ... | re-recording mixer (as Howard Wollman) |
Special Effects by
| Simone Gallina | ... | special effects assistant / special effects crew |
| Germano Natali | ... | special effects director |
| Armando Valcauda | ... | special effects director |
| Matteo Verzini | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ron Hays | ... | electronic visual effects supervisor |
| Paolo Zeccara | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ottaviano Dell'Acqua | ... | stunts |
| Goffredo Unger | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alessio Gelsini Torresi | ... | first assistant camera |
| Roberto Girometti | ... | additional photography |
| Giuseppe Lanci | ... | additional photography |
| Massimo Pau | ... | second assistant camera |
| Fabrizio Vicari | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Kenneth Hall | ... | supervising music editor (as Ken Hall) |
Additional Crew
| Beatrice M. Thomas | ... | dialogue supervisor |
| Roberto Chevalier | ... | voice dubbing: David Hasselhoff (uncredited) |
| Maria Pia Di Meo | ... | voice dubbing: Nadia Cassini (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Christopher Plummer (uncredited) |
| Rita Savagnone | ... | voice dubbing: Caroline Munro (uncredited) |
| Joe Spinell | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
| Massimo Turci | ... | voice dubbing: Marjoe Gortner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Fida Cinematografica (1978) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Société Nouvelle de Distribution (1978) (France) (theatrical) (for Oceanic Film)
- Makedonija Film (1978) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- New World Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- New World-Mutual (1979) (Canada) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Vipco (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Izaro Films (1979) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Minerva Film AB (1979) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Mundial Filmes (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Televersal (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Thailand Film Office (1979) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- Syme Home Video (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Video Acropolis (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Charter Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Miracle Pictures (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- S'more Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD) (as 'Female Space Invaders')
- M.I.B. (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Delta Music & Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Great Movies (2013) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Research Entertainment (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- Splendor Films (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- ESC Distribution (2020) (France) (Blu-ray)
- ESC Distribution (2020) (France) (DVD)
- BCI Eclipse I (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Shaw Organisation (1978) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Claude Carrere International (music published by)
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios (sound re-recording)
- G.S.E. (titles)
- Cinecittà (stages)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Outlaw smugglers Stella Star and Akton manage to pick up a castaway while running from the authorities, who turns out to be the only survivor from a secret mission to destroy a mysterious superweapon designed by the evil Count Zarth Arn. The smugglers are soon recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy to complete the mission, as well as to rescue the Emperor's son, who has gone missing.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | The ultimate intergalactic adventure See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The filmmakers were highly reluctant to allow John Barry to see the film, in case he decided to quit the project. See more » |
| Goofs | Stella is frozen, complete with icy frost. As she thaws, her hair is completely dry, and styled more fashionably than before she was frozen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Escape from Galaxy 3 (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Starcrash Main Title See more » |
| Quotes |
The Emperor:
You know, my son, I wouldn't be Emperor of the Galaxy if I didn't have some powers at my disposal. Imperial Battleship, halt the flow of time! See more » |