Dark Star (1974)

About Dark Star

A low-budget, sci-fi satire that focuses on a group of scientists whose mission is to destroy unstable planets. 20 years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot, that resembles a beach ball, as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.

Dark Star release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

30 March 1974

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Dark Star

• Brian Narelleas Lt. Doolittle
• Cal Kuniholmas Boiler
• Dan O'Bannonas Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
• Dre Pahichas Talby
• Adam Beckenbaughas Bomb #20 (voice)
• Nick Castleas Alien
• Joe Saundersas Commander Powell (voice)
• Cookie Knappas Muttercomputer (voice)
• Alan Sheretzas Bomb #19 (voice)
• John Carpenteras Talby Voice
• Miles Watkinsas Watkins - Mission Control

Director

John Carpenter

Screenplay

John Carpenter, Dan O'Bannon

Producer

John Carpenter

Original Music Composer

John Carpenter

Director of Photography

Douglas Knapp

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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