Dark Star
“The spaced out odyssey.”
Synopsis
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dark Star 1974 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-19
Top Cast
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Brian Narelle
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Cal Kuniholm
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Dan O'Bannon
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Dre Pahich
Talby
Adam Beckenbaugh
Bomb #20 (voice)
Nick Castle
Alien
Joe Saunders
Commander Powell (voice)
Cookie Knapp
Muttercomputer (voice)
Alan Sheretz
Bomb #19 (voice)
John Carpenter
Talby Voice
Miles Watkins
Watkins - Mission Control
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 1981
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan O'Bannon, John Carpenter
- Original Score
- John Carpenter
- Original Title
- Dark Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Jack H. Harris Enterprises, University of Southern California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carpenter
Dan O'Bannon, John Carpenter
John Carpenter
Douglas Knapp, Cliff Fenneman, Dale Beldin
Dan O'Bannon
John Carpenter, Jack H. Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Dan O'Bannon
Screenplay
John Carpenter
Director
Dan O'Bannon
Editor
John Carpenter
Original Music Composer
John Carpenter
Screenplay
Douglas Knapp
Director of Photography
John Carpenter
Producer
Dan O'Bannon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dark Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Star about?
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Who directed Dark Star?
Dark Star was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Dark Star?
The principal cast of Dark Star includes Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Adam Beckenbaugh.
When was Dark Star released and how long is it?
Dark Star was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Star was composed by John Carpenter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Star?
Dark Star holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).