Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
A 20th century astronaut emerges out of 500 years of suspended animation into a future time where Earth is threatened by alien invaders.
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Cast & Crew
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Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers -
Princess Ardala -
Colonel Wilma Deering -
Kane -
Dr. Elias Huer -
King Draco -
Tigerman -
Tigerman #1 -
Twiki (body) -
Delta Section
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Pilot
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Comtel Officer
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Technician
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Draconian Guard
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Director:
Daniel HallerWriters:
Glen A. Larson, Leslie Stevens, Philip Francis Nowlan (characters)All Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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At 35, Gil Gérard was a bit older than producer Glen A Larson was looking for in a lead actor when casting the role. However he supposedly gave a great screen test, got on well with Erin Gray during the audition and came across as naturally likeable and charismatic. Director Daniel Haller asked Larson to forget about the character's supposed age in the original comic strip and go with his gut feeling leading to Gérard getting the role.
Quotes
Narrator:
In the year 1987, at the John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA launched the last of America's deep space probes. The payload, perched on the nose cone of the massive rocket, was a one-man exploration vessel - Ranger 3. Aboard this compact starship, a ...
Goofs
When Wilma Deering gets into her fighter on board the Draconia, her helmet is marked 'Col. Deering' on the right side. In the subsequent shots during the fight, it's unmarked. A similar thing happens again close to the end of the film: When getting picking up Buck, Theo an Twiki on the Draconia, there is one shot of her with her helmet being marked 'Col Deering' - this time on the left side - whereas in all other shots the helmet is clean.
Crazy Credits
Erin Gray and Pamela Hensley appear as "dream girls" along side their names in the original (theatrical) credits.
Alternate Versions
The television version of this film substitutes the voice of Vic Perrin for William Conrad during scenes involving the Draconia.
Soundtracks
Pirate Attack(uncredited)
Composed by Stu Phillips
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Adventure | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
30 March 1979Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites - 404 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)
Gross USA:
$21,671,241
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$21,671,241
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