The Black Hole (1979)
The Black Hole is a 1979 adventure movie directed by Gary Nelson, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins and Robert Forster.
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
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What is The Black Hole about?
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
When was The Black Hole released?
The Black Hole was released on 19 December 1979.
How long is The Black Hole?
The Black Hole runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Black Hole?
The Black Hole was directed by Gary Nelson.
Where can I watch The Black Hole?
The Black Hole is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Black Hole
Stream: Disney Plus
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
- Maximilian Schell as Dr. Hans Reinhardt
- Anthony Perkins as Dr. Alex Durant
- Robert Forster as Captain Dan Holland
- Joseph Bottoms as Lieutenant Charles Pizer
- Yvette Mimieux as Dr. Kate McCrae
- Ernest Borgnine as Harry Booth
- Tom McLoughlin as Captain S.T.A.R.
- Roddy McDowall as V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
- Slim Pickens as B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
- Gary Nelson as Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
- Steven Banks as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
- Don Lewis as Sentry Robot (uncredited)