Sayonara Jupiter (1984)
Original title: さよならジュピター
Sayonara Jupiter is a 1984 Japanese-language science fiction movie directed by Sakyo Komatsu and Koji Hashimoto, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Tomokazu Miura, Diane Dangely and Miyuki Ono.
In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.
Quick answers
What is Sayonara Jupiter about?
In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.
When was Sayonara Jupiter released?
Sayonara Jupiter was released on 17 March 1984.
How long is Sayonara Jupiter?
Sayonara Jupiter runs 2h 9m.
Who made Sayonara Jupiter?
Sayonara Jupiter was directed by Sakyo Komatsu and Koji Hashimoto.