Dark Planet (1997) Sci-Fi Mystery
Dark Planet (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.09/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.4/10
Dark Planet Plot Synopsis:
Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon beset by political intrigue and treachery, jeopardizing not only the mission, but the lives of the entire crew.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space...
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Dark Planet Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dark Planet Release Dates DVD: Jul 07, 1998
Writers: S.O. Lee, J. Reifel, Buzz Dixon
Producers: Barnet Bain, John Eyres, Paul Eyres, Cynthia H. Margulis
Musicians: Marco Marinangeli
Cinematographers: William MacCollum
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Dark Planet Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Mercurio | ... | Hawke |
| Harley Jane Kozak | ... | Brendan |
| Michael York | ... | Winter |
| Maria Ford | ... | Salera |
| Ed O''Ross | ... | Byron |
| Phil Morris | ... | Fletcher |
| Amy Beth Cohn | ... | Cassian |
| Blake Boyd | ... | First Mate |
| Rick Johnson | ... | Helmsman |
| Rod Arrants | ... | Alpha Male 2 |
| Ed Evanko | ... | Alpha Male 1 (as Edward Evanko) |
| John Beck | ... | General |
| Mark Folger | ... | Pressman |
| Karen Mayo-Chandler | ... | Alpha Female |
| Sal Landi | ... | Weapons Officer (uncredited) |
| Christopher Landry | ... | The Adjutant (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Paul Mercurio – Hawke
- Harley Jane Kozak (b. January 28, 1957) – Brendan
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Harley Kozak - Michael York (b. March 27, 1942) – Winter
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Michael York OBE | Maykl York - Maria Ford (b. November 30, 1965) – Salera
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Ed O''Ross (b. July 4, 1949) – Byron
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Ed Oross | Ed O. Ross - Phil Morris (b. April 4, 1959) – Fletcher
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Philip Morris | Phillip Morris - Amy Beth Cohn – Cassian
- Blake Boyd (b. April 20, 1966) – First Mate
Sign: Taurus - Rick Johnson (b. January 21, 1961) – Helmsman
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Rod Arrants (b. September 5, 1944) – Alpha Male 2
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Ed Evanko, as Alpha Male 1 (as Edward Evanko), passed away at age 77 in W.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Ed Evank | Edward Evanko - John Beck (b. January 28, 1943) – General
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Mark Folger – Pressman
Also known as: Brother Mark Folger - Karen Mayo-Chandler, as Alpha Female, passed away at age 48 in Long Beach, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Karen Mayo Chandler | Karen Mayo | Lindsay Taylor - Sal Landi (b. April 11, 1951) – Weapons Officer (uncredited)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Frank Bronson | Salvatore Garriola
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