The Jupiter Menace (1982)

A documentary that examines the theory that the world is doomed and nothing can be done about it.

Directors:

Lee Auerbach, Peter Matulavich

Writers:

Peter Matulavich, Alan Coats (as Alan Henry Coats)

Stars:

George Kennedy, C. Lindsay Workman, Greg Michaels

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Kennedy	...	Self
C. Lindsay Workman	...	2nd Narrator (as Lindsay Workman)
Greg Michaels	...	Prophet
Gary Maxwell	...	Pagan Leader
Ken Hill	...	Chester Brooks
Maurice Chatelain	...	Self (as Dr. Maurice Chatelain)
Jeffrey Goodman	...	Self (as Dr. Jeffrey Goodman)
Stephen Plagemann	...	Self (as Dr. Stephen Plagemann)
Peter Franken	...	Self (as Dr. Peter Franken)
Nancy Litwack	...	Self
Tim Wilhelm	...	Self
Jim Ellison	...	Self
Clarisa Bernhardt	...	Self
Christiane Carman	...	Computer Technician (as Christiane Carmen)
Dale Alan Cooke	...	Computer Technician

Storyline

A documentary that examines the theory that the world is doomed and nothing can be done about it.

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Plot Keywords:

reenactment | fate | apocalypse | destiny | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Some movie posters for the film featured a fallen Statue of Liberty which was a design concept which has also been used for not just this film but for others. The titles are The Planet of the Apes (1968), Escape from New York (1981), The Jupiter Menace (1982), and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).

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Connections

Referenced in Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)

User Reviews

What's good: the soundtrack

Although the content of the movie itself is a bit on the lame side (though quite amusing), the soundtrack is a real treat for those who have an ear for early electronic music. It is performed by Synergy (Larry Fast), who produced several cutting-edge electronic music albums starting in the mid-70's. You can still find CD's of this soundtrack and Synergy's other works if you search the internet. I recently picked up an autographed copy of this soundtrack CD for the same price as what you'd pay for a regular disc at the local record store. Google "the artist shop" if you're interested (this is not an advertisement, but I personally have been very satisfied with all of my purchases there).

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jupiter uhkaa

Filming Locations:

Fisher Towers, Moab, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Youngstar

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color