Laserblast
“Billy was a kid who got pushed around... Then he found the power.”
Synopsis
Happy go-lucky teen Billy Duncan discovers an otherworldly laser gun in the southern California desert, making him the target of a pair of aliens who had recently executed its previous owner.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-01
Top Cast
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Kim Milford
Billy Duncan
Cheryl Smith
Kathy Farley
Gianni Russo
Tony Craig
Ron Masak
Sheriff
Eddie Deezen
Froggy
Keenan Wynn
Colonel Farley
Roddy McDowall
Doctor Mellon
Dennis Burkley
Deputy Pete Ungar
Barry Cutler
Deputy Jesse Jeep
Mike Bobenko
Chuck Boran
Rick Walters
Mike London
Simmy Bow
Gas Station Attendant
Joanna Lipari
Franny
Wendy Wernli
Carolyn Spicer
Michael Barrere
Hip Kid
Melinda Wunderlich
Girl on Bench
Franne Schacht
Sheriff's Secretary
Eric Jenkins
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 14, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rae
- Screenplay & Story
- Franne Schacht, Frank Ray Perilli
- Original Score
- Richard Band, Joel Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Laserblast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Selected Pictures, Charles Band Productions, The Irwin Yablans Company, Full Moon Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rae
Franne Schacht, Frank Ray Perilli
Richard Band, Joel Goldsmith
Terry Bowen
Jodie Copelan
Charles Band, J. Larry Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rae
Director
Franne Schacht
Writer
Frank Ray Perilli
Writer
Charles Band
Producer
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Terry Bowen
Director of Photography
Jodie Copelan
Editor
Pat MacFadden
Production Design
J. Larry Carroll
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laserblast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laserblast about?
Happy go-lucky teen Billy Duncan discovers an otherworldly laser gun in the southern California desert, making him the target of a pair of aliens who had recently executed its previous owner.
Who directed Laserblast?
Laserblast was directed by Michael Rae.
Who stars in Laserblast?
The principal cast of Laserblast includes Kim Milford, Cheryl Smith, Gianni Russo, Ron Masak, Eddie Deezen.
When was Laserblast released and how long is it?
Laserblast was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Laserblast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laserblast was composed by Richard Band, Joel Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laserblast?
Laserblast holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).