The Last Starfighter (1984)
Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering The Last Starfighter video game only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
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Enduran -
Lord Kril -
Alex Rogan -
Grig -
Maggie Gordon -
Jane Rogan -
Xur -
Centauri -
Louis Rogan -
Rylan Bursar -
Kodan Officer -
Rylan Technician -
Friendly Alien
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Underling -
Rylan Spy
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Director:
Nick CastleWriter:
Jonathan R. BetuelAll Cast & Crew
Awards
4 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Nick Castle, Lance Guest and Dan O'Herlihy had all previously been in the Halloween movie franchise. Castle played Michael Myers in Halloween (1978), Guest played Jimmy in Halloween II (1981), and O'Herlihy played Conal Cochran in Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982).
Quotes
Beta:
Louis, you're having a terrible nightmare. Go back to sleep.
Goofs
The interior set of the Star Car does not match the exterior shots.
Alternate Versions
In the 1998 VHS release of the film in Australia and New Zealand, both the Universal Pictures and the Lorimar logos were replaced by the Warner Brothers logo at the beginning of the film.
Soundtracks
Never Crossed My Mind(Craig Safan and Mark Mueller)
Performed by Clif Magness
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Adventure | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
13 July 1984Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Santa Clarita, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$6,011,695 15 July 1984
Gross USA:
$28,733,290
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$28,733,290
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