Dark Star (1974)
Dark Star is a 1974 comedy movie directed by John Carpenter, with a running time of 1h 23m. It stars Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm and Dan O'Bannon.
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
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What is Dark Star about?
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
When was Dark Star released?
Dark Star was released on 30 March 1974.
How long is Dark Star?
Dark Star runs 1h 23m.
Who made Dark Star?
Dark Star was directed by John Carpenter.
Where can I watch Dark Star?
Dark Star is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cultpix, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, fuboTV and Fawesome.
Where to watch Dark Star
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cultpix, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, fuboTV
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Brian Narelle as Lt. Doolittle
- Cal Kuniholm as Boiler
- Dan O'Bannon as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
- Dre Pahich as Talby
- Adam Beckenbaugh as Bomb #20 (voice)
- Nick Castle as Alien
- Joe Saunders as Commander Powell (voice)
- Cookie Knapp as Muttercomputer (voice)
- Alan Sheretz as Bomb #19 (voice)
- John Carpenter as Talby Voice
- Miles Watkins as Watkins - Mission Control
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