Dark Star (1974) Sci-Fi Comedy
Dark Star (1974) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.3/10
Dark Star Plot Synopsis:
The crew of the Dark Star are on a 20 year mission to clear a path in space by destroying planets that are in the way of navigation routes. After a series of mishaps Mother, the ship's computer, can no longer persuade Bomb not to detonate. Even the dead captain is of little help in arguing with Bomb who is bound to do his duty.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong.
Tagline: What Do You Say To A Talking Bomb? All Systems Snafu!!!
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Dark Star Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1974 (more 1974 movies)
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dark Star Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 09, 1979
Writers: John Carpenter, Dan O'Bannon
Producers: John Carpenter, Jack H. Harris, J. Stein Kaplan
Editors: Dan O'Bannon
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Dark Star (1974) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dark Star Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Narelle | ... | Lt. Doolittle |
| Cal Kuniholm | ... | Boiler |
| Dre Pahich | ... | Talby |
| Dan O`Bannon | ... | Pinback |
| Dan O'Bannon | ... | Pinback |
| Adam Beckenbaugh | ... | Bomb #20 (uncredited) |
| John Carpenter | ... | Talby voice (uncredited) |
| Nick Castle | ... | Alien (uncredited) |
| Cookie Knapp | ... | Computer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Joe Saunders | ... | Commander Powell (uncredited) |
| Alan Sheretz | ... | Bomb #19 (uncredited) |
| Miles Watkins | ... | Watkins - Mission Control (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Brian Narelle – Lt. Doolittle
- Cal Kuniholm – Boiler
- Dre Pahich – Talby
- Dan O`Bannon – Pinback
- Dan O'Bannon, as Pinback, passed away at age 63 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Adam Beckenbaugh – Bomb #20 (uncredited)
- John Carpenter (b. January 16, 1948) – Talby voice (uncredited)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Frank Armitage | Johnny Carpenter | Carpenter | James T. Chance | John T. Chance | Rip Haight | Martin Quatermass - Nick Castle (b. September 21, 1947) – Alien (uncredited)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.78 m) - Cookie Knapp – Computer (uncredited) (voice)
- Joe Saunders – Commander Powell (uncredited)
- Alan Sheretz – Bomb #19 (uncredited)
- Miles Watkins – Watkins - Mission Control (uncredited)
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