Battle Beyond the Stars
“A battle beyond time, beyond space.”
Synopsis
A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS (1980) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-29
Top Cast
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Richard Thomas
Shad
Robert Vaughn
Gelt
John Saxon
Sador
George Peppard
Cowboy
Darlanne Fluegel
Nanelia
Sybil Danning
St. Exmin
Sam Jaffe
Dr. Hephaestus
Jeff Corey
Zed
Morgan Woodward
Cayman
Marta Kristen
Lux
Julia Duffy
Mol
Earl Boen
Nestor 1
John Gowans
Nestor 2
Lynn Carlin
Nell
Lara Cody
Kelvin
Lawrence Steven Meyers
Kelvin
Eric Morris
Fen
Kathy Griffin
Alien Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.5x
+$9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy T. Murakami
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Battle Beyond the Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy T. Murakami
John Sayles, Anne Dyer, Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni
James Horner
Daniel Lacambre
Allan Holzman, R.J. Kizer
Roger Corman, Ed Carlin
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy T. Murakami
Director
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Ed Carlin
Producer
Daniel Lacambre
Director of Photography
Allan Holzman
Editor
R.J. Kizer
Editor
Durinda Wood
Costume Design
John Sayles
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Battle Beyond the Stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle Beyond the Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle Beyond the Stars about?
A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant.
Who directed Battle Beyond the Stars?
Battle Beyond the Stars was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.
Who stars in Battle Beyond the Stars?
The principal cast of Battle Beyond the Stars includes Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard, Darlanne Fluegel.
When was Battle Beyond the Stars released and how long is it?
Battle Beyond the Stars was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Battle Beyond the Stars?
Battle Beyond the Stars had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (5.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Battle Beyond the Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle Beyond the Stars was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle Beyond the Stars?
Battle Beyond the Stars 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.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).