Battlestar Galactica
“A billion light years from Earth, the human race is fighting for survival.”
Synopsis
After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.
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Battlestar Galactica The Movie 1978 Trailer HD | Richard Hatch | Dirk Benedict
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-01
Top Cast
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Richard Hatch
Capt. Apollo
Dirk Benedict
Lt. Starbuck
Lorne Greene
Cmdr. Adama
Herbert Jefferson Jr.
Lt. Boomer
Maren Jensen
Lt. Athena
Laurette Spang
Cassiopeia
Terry Carter
Col. Tigh
Tony Swartz
Flight Sgt. Jolly
Jane Seymour
Serina
Randi Oakes
Blonde Tauron
Sarah Rush
Flight Corporal Rigel
Noah Hathaway
Boxey
John Colicos
Baltar
John Fink
Dr. Paye
Ed Begley Jr.
Flight Sgt. Greenbean
Rick Springfield
Lt. Zac
David Matthau
Operative
Patrick Macnee
Imperious Leader (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Levi, Richard A. Colla
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen A. Larson
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Battlestar Galactica
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Levi, Richard A. Colla
Glen A. Larson
Stu Phillips
Ben Colman
Robert L. Kimble, Leon Ortiz-Gil, Larry Strong
John Dykstra
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J. Levi
Director
Richard A. Colla
Director
John Dykstra
Producer
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Ben Colman
Director of Photography
Glen A. Larson
Writer
Robert L. Kimble
Editor
Leon Ortiz-Gil
Editor
Larry Strong
Editor
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Battlestar Galactica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battlestar Galactica about?
After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.
Who directed Battlestar Galactica?
Battlestar Galactica was directed by Alan J. Levi, Richard A. Colla.
Who stars in Battlestar Galactica?
The principal cast of Battlestar Galactica includes Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Maren Jensen.
When was Battlestar Galactica released and how long is it?
Battlestar Galactica was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Battlestar Galactica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battlestar Galactica was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battlestar Galactica?
Battlestar Galactica 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.).