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Galactica 1980

  • TV Series
  • 1980
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Galactica 1980 (1980)
AdventureSci-Fi

When the Battlestar Galactica finally arrives at Earth, they find they must subtly raise its tech level while protecting it from the Cylons.When the Battlestar Galactica finally arrives at Earth, they find they must subtly raise its tech level while protecting it from the Cylons.When the Battlestar Galactica finally arrives at Earth, they find they must subtly raise its tech level while protecting it from the Cylons.

  • Creator
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Kent McCord
    • Barry Van Dyke
    • Robyn Douglass
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,781
    798
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • Stars
      • Kent McCord
      • Barry Van Dyke
      • Robyn Douglass
    • 47User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kent McCord
    Kent McCord
    • Captain Troy
    Barry Van Dyke
    Barry Van Dyke
    • Lieutenant Dillon
    Robyn Douglass
    Robyn Douglass
    • Jamie Hamilton
    Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene
    • Adama
    James Patrick Stuart
    James Patrick Stuart
    • Dr. Zee
    Fred Holliday
    Fred Holliday
    • Mr. Brooks
    Herbert Jefferson Jr.
    Herbert Jefferson Jr.
    • Colonel Boomer
    Mike Brick
    • Super Scout
    Ronnie Densford
    • Super Scout
    Mark Everett
    • Super Scout
    Georgi Irene
    • Sunshine…
    Tracy Justrich
    Tracy Justrich
    • Starla
    Lindsay Kennedy
    • Super Scout
    D.G. Larson
    • Super Scout
    Eric Larson
    • Moonstone
    Michelle Larson
    • Super Scout…
    Nicholas Davies
    • Super Scout
    Jerry Supiran
    • Super Scout
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
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    • Trivia
      The series was originally to focus on Commander Xaviar travelling through time to disrupt Earth history, with Captain Troy and Lieutenant Dillon chasing him as they try to restore history. While that concept was dropped, it reportedly inspired producer Donald P. Bellisario to create Quantum Leap (1989).
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the series, the Galactica arrives at Earth in the year 1980. It is said by Adama that their voyage has taken 30 years which means that the events of Battlestar Galactica (1978) took place around 1950 in Earth time. However, at the very end of the original series (in the episode "The Hand of God"), the Galactica receives a television transmission that shows the 1969 Apollo moon landing. Since the fleet's journey to Earth had only started a few months prior, it means that the events of Battlestar Galactica (1978) must have taken place at least in the late 1960s Earth time. In fact it would be at least in the 1970s since television signals travel at the speed of light and the Galactica was obviously far more than a light year away from Earth at the time they received the transmission.
    • Quotes

      Captain Troy: [after taking off in a Viper from the Galactica] Well, how did you like that?

      Jamie Hamilton: Don't bother me, I'm praying.

    • Crazy credits
      Several episodes end with the disclaimer: "The United States Air Force stopped investigating UFOs in 1969. After 22 years, they found no evidence of extra-terrestrial visits and no threat to national security." This is due to the series featuring an Air Force division dedicated to looking for UFOs.
    • Alternate versions
      Some episodes in syndication carry the title "Battlestar Galactica," instead of Galactica 1980.
    • Connections
      Edited from Earthquake (1974)

    User reviews47

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    Oh, come on... it wasn't THAT bad...
    Galactica 1980 may not have had what the original series had, but it DID bring closure to the series by bringing them to their final destination. The scenes on Earth weren't that great, but the segment on whatever happened to Starbuck was great.

    I have great childhood memories of this series. SciFi channel just started running it again and I'm watching it more for nostalgia than as any kind of groundbreaking series. And for that, I guess I'll always love it.
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    • so what happens to starbuck in the final episode?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sci-Fi.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Battlestar Galactica
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 12, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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