MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1974 โบ Dark Star
Dark Star (1974)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
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
Miles Watkinsas Watkins - Mission Control
Facts
| Release date | March 30, 1974 |
| Runtime | 83 min (1h 23m) โ shorter as the 1974 average of 117 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $60,000 |
| IMDb | tt0069945 |
More from John Carpenter
The Thing1982 ยท โ
8.1 ยท 1h 49m
Halloween1978 ยท โ
7.6 ยท 1h 31m
They Live1988 ยท โ
7.3 ยท 1h 33m
Assault on Precinct 131976 ยท โ
7.3 ยท 1h 31m
In the Mouth of Madness1995 ยท โ
7.2 ยท 1h 35m
Big Trouble in Little China1986 ยท โ
7.2 ยท 1h 40m
Escape from New York1981 ยท โ
7.0 ยท 1h 39m
Starman1984 ยท โ
6.9 ยท 1h 55m
If you liked Dark Star
The Rocky Horror Picture Show1975 ยท โ
7.4 ยท 1h 40m
Sleeper1973 ยท โ
6.9 ยท 1h 27m
Hibernatus1969 ยท โ
6.7 ยท 1h 22m
Time Bandits1981 ยท โ
6.6 ยท 1h 56m
The Cabbage Soup1981 ยท โ
6.4 ยท 1h 38m
Flash Gordon1980 ยท โ
6.3 ยท 1h 51m
Death Race 20001975 ยท โ
6.2 ยท 1h 20m
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space1979 ยท โ
6.1 ยท 1h 36m
Questions
How long is Dark Star?
Dark Star runs 83 minutes (1h 23m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Dark Star worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 674 votes, which places it #21 of 22 films released in 1974 in this index (top 9%) and #2352 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Dark Star?
Dark Star was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in Dark Star?
Brian Narelle as Lt. Doolittle; Cal Kuniholm as Boiler; Dan O'Bannon as Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge; Dre Pahich as Talby; Adam Beckenbaugh as Bomb #20 (voice); Nick Castle as Alien.
What is Dark Star rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dark Star?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/247075.