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Meteor

1979-10-19 · 107 min · ★ 5.2

Science Fiction · Thriller · Action

After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?

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Directors
Ronald Neame
Production companies
American International Pictures, Palladium Productions, Shaw Brothers
Countries
United States of America, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 16,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,600,000

Top Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryPaul Bradley
Natalie WoodNatalie WoodTatiana Donskaya
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenHarry Sherwood
Brian KeithBrian KeithDr. Dubov
Martin LandauMartin LandauGeneral Adlon
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardMichael Hughes
Richard DysartRichard DysartSecretary of Defense
Henry FondaHenry FondaThe President
Joseph CampanellaJoseph CampanellaGeneral Easton
Bo BrundinBo BrundinRolf Manheim
Katherine De HetreJan Watkins
James G. RichardsonJames G. RichardsonAlan Marshall
Roger RobinsonRoger RobinsonBill Hunter
Michael ZaslowSam Mason
John McKinneyPeter Watson
John FindlaterJohn FindlaterTom Easton
Paul TulleyBill Frager
Allen WilliamsAllen WilliamsMichael McKendrick
Bibi BeschBibi BeschHelen Bradley
Gregory GayeGregory GayeRussian Premier

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