The Starlost: The Beginning
Synopsis
Three farmers in Cypress Corners discover that farm life is not so simple. Discovering a hidden door in the earth, they break through it, discovering they are not on Earth, but in a giant Noah's Ark-like spaceship. The spaceship is made up of giant "domes" holding the various cultures of humanity. Eventually, they find the bridge, its crew dead and its computer complaining that the ship is off-course, heading into the path of a distant sun. The three farmers take it upon themselves to travel the ship, contacting the various cultures of humanity in search of somebody who can correct the course of the ship and save mankind.
Top Cast
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Keir Dullea
Devon
Robin Ward
Garth
Gay Rowan
Rachel
William Osler
Computer / Host
James Barron
Garth's Father
John Colicos
The Governor
Gillie Fenwick
Old Abraham
Scott Fisher
Small Boy
Paul Geary
The Guard
Kay Hawtrey
Garth's Mother
Sterling Hayden
Jeremiah
Dominic Hogan
The Priest
Michael Kirby
The Captain
Barry Morse
Shalith
George Naklowyck
The Deputy
Aileen Seaton
Rachel's Mother
George Sperdakos
Jubal
Sean Sullivan
Rachel's Father
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$96
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Ursula K. Le Guin, Martin Lager, Harlan Ellison
- Original Title
- The Starlost: The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $96
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Glen Warren Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Hart
Ursula K. Le Guin, Martin Lager, Harlan Ellison
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Hart
Director
Ursula K. Le Guin
Writer
Martin Lager
Writer
Harlan Ellison
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Starlost: The Beginning
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What is The Starlost: The Beginning about?
Three farmers in Cypress Corners discover that farm life is not so simple. Discovering a hidden door in the earth, they break through it, discovering they are not on Earth, but in a giant Noah's Ark-like spaceship. The spaceship is made up of giant "domes" holding the various cultures of humanity. Eventually, they find the bridge, its crew dead and its computer complaining that the ship is off-course, heading into the path of a distant sun. The three farmers take it upon themselves to travel the ship, contacting the various cultures of humanity in search of somebody who can correct the course of the ship and save mankind.
Who directed The Starlost: The Beginning?
The Starlost: The Beginning was directed by Harvey Hart.
Who stars in The Starlost: The Beginning?
The principal cast of The Starlost: The Beginning includes Keir Dullea, Robin Ward, Gay Rowan, William Osler, James Barron.
When was The Starlost: The Beginning released and how long is it?
The Starlost: The Beginning was released in 1980 with a total runtime of Unknown.