Babylon 5: The Gathering
Synopsis
The feature-length pilot for this Emmy award-winning show. Babylon 5 is the latest in a series of space stations built by humans. The Vorlon ambassador, Kosh, has been poisoned. It is the new commanding officer, Jeffrey Sinclair, who has the responsibility of finding the culprit. Otherwise, the space station will fail in its role of bringing many alien races together.
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Top Cast
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Michael O'Hare
Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclair
Tamlyn Tomita
Lt. Cmdr. Laurel Takashima
Jerry Doyle
Michael Garibaldi
Mira Furlan
Delenn
Peter Jurasik
Londo Mollari
Andreas Katsulas
G'Kar
Blaire Baron
Carolyn Sykes
John Fleck
Del Varner
Patricia Tallman
Lyta Alexander
Steven R. Barnett
Eric Hazeltine
Ed Wasser
Guerra
Linda Hoffman
Dome Tech #2
Paul Hampton
The Senator
Johnny Sekka
Dr. Benjamin Kyle
Billy Hayes
Traveler
Robert Jason Jackson
Dome Tech
F. William Parker
Business Man
David Sage
Business Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Compton
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Michael Straczynski
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Babylon 5: The Gathering
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Babylonian Productions, Rattlesnake Productions, Synthetic Worlds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Compton
J. Michael Straczynski
Stewart Copeland
Billy Dickson
Robert L. Sinise
Douglas Netter, Robert Latham Brown, J. Michael Straczynski
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Dickson
Director of Photography
Richard Compton
Director
Catherine Adair
Costume Design
J. Michael Straczynski
Screenplay
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Sinise
Editor
Robert Latham Brown
Producer
John Iacovelli
Production Design
Kerry Rossall
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babylon 5: The Gathering
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babylon 5: The Gathering about?
The feature-length pilot for this Emmy award-winning show. Babylon 5 is the latest in a series of space stations built by humans. The Vorlon ambassador, Kosh, has been poisoned. It is the new commanding officer, Jeffrey Sinclair, who has the responsibility of finding the culprit. Otherwise, the space station will fail in its role of bringing many alien races together.
Who directed Babylon 5: The Gathering?
Babylon 5: The Gathering was directed by Richard Compton.
Who stars in Babylon 5: The Gathering?
The principal cast of Babylon 5: The Gathering includes Michael O'Hare, Tamlyn Tomita, Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan, Peter Jurasik.
When was Babylon 5: The Gathering released and how long is it?
Babylon 5: The Gathering was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Babylon 5: The Gathering?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babylon 5: The Gathering was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babylon 5: The Gathering?
Babylon 5: The Gathering holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).