Space Truckers
“Earth's Only Hope”
Synopsis
John Canyon is one of the last independent space transport entrepreneurs. Rough times force him to carry suspicious cargo to Earth without questions being asked. During the flight the cargo turns out to be a multitude of unstoppable killer robots.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Space Truckers - Trailer (1996)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-23
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
John Canyon
Stephen Dorff
Mike Pucci
Debi Mazar
Cindy
Charles Dance
Nabel / Macanudo
George Wendt
Keller
Shane Rimmer
E. J. Saggs
Sandra Dickinson
Bitchin' Betty
Vernon Wells
Mister Cutt
Sean Lawlor
Mel
Graeme Wilkinson
Jackie
Mike Hagerty
Tommy
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Delia
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Jerry
Barbara Crampton
Carol
Tim Loane
Trooper Officer
Ian Beattie
Trooper
Olwen Fouéré
Building Commander
Jason O'Mara
Chopper 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$23.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Mann
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Space Truckers
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Pachyderm Production, Goldcrest Films International, Peter Newman/Interal, Mary Breen-Farrelly Productions, Irish Film Industry
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gordon
Ted Mann, Stuart Gordon, Gabriel Murray
Colin Towns
Mac Ahlberg, Paul Gentry
John Victor-Smith
Stuart Gordon, Mary Breen-Farrelly, Peter Newman, Greg Johnson, Stephen Kaye
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Gordon
Director
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Stuart Gordon
Producer
Anne Bloomfield
Costume Design
Mary Breen-Farrelly
Producer
Peter Newman
Producer
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Greg Johnson
Producer
Simon Murton
Production Design
Ted Mann
Producer
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Ted Mann
Screenplay
Brian Johnson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Truckers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Space Truckers about?
John Canyon is one of the last independent space transport entrepreneurs. Rough times force him to carry suspicious cargo to Earth without questions being asked. During the flight the cargo turns out to be a multitude of unstoppable killer robots.
Who directed Space Truckers?
Space Truckers was directed by Stuart Gordon.
Who stars in Space Truckers?
The principal cast of Space Truckers includes Dennis Hopper, Stephen Dorff, Debi Mazar, Charles Dance, George Wendt.
When was Space Truckers released and how long is it?
Space Truckers was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Space Truckers?
Space Truckers had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Space Truckers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Space Truckers was composed by Colin Towns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Space Truckers?
Space Truckers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).