

Dark Star
1974-03-30 · 83 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- John Carpenter
- Production companies
- Jack H. Harris Enterprises, University of Southern California
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 60,000
Top Cast
Brian NarelleLt. Doolittle
Cal KuniholmBoiler
Dan O'BannonSgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
Nick CastleAlien
John CarpenterTalby Voice
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