Saturn 3
“Some thing is watching... waiting... and wanting on...”
Synopsis
In the future, Earth is overcrowded and the population relies on distant bases to be fed. In the Saturn 3 station, Major Adam and the scientist Alex, who is also his lover and has never been on Earth, have been researching hydroponics for three years in the base alone with their dog Sally. Captain Benson arrives Saturn 3 with Hector, incapable to controlling his emotions he transfers his homicidal tendency and insanity to Hector. Now Major Adam and Alex are trapped in the station with a dangerous psychopath robot.
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Saturn 3 ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-28
Top Cast
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Farrah Fawcett
Alex
Kirk Douglas
Major Adam
Harvey Keitel
Benson
Ed Bishop
Harding (uncredited)
Roy Dotrice
Benson (uncredited) (voice)
Stephanie English
Technician (uncredited)
Jill Goldston
Woman on World Spaceways Ship (uncredited)
Vera Goulet
Technician (uncredited)
Douglas Lambert
Captain James (uncredited)
Christopher Muncke
2nd Crewman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 31, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.49x
-$5.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Amis
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Saturn 3
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.9M
- Production Studios
- Transcontinental Film Productions (London), ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Donen
Martin Amis, John Barry
Elmer Bernstein
Billy Williams
Richard Marden
Stanley Donen, Martin Starger
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Amis
Screenplay
Stanley Donen
Director
Stanley Donen
Producer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Richard Marden
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saturn 3
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saturn 3 about?
In the future, Earth is overcrowded and the population relies on distant bases to be fed. In the Saturn 3 station, Major Adam and the scientist Alex, who is also his lover and has never been on Earth, have been researching hydroponics for three years in the base alone with their dog Sally. Captain Benson arrives Saturn 3 with Hector, incapable to controlling his emotions he transfers his homicidal tendency and insanity to Hector. Now Major Adam and Alex are trapped in the station with a dangerous psychopath robot.
Who directed Saturn 3?
Saturn 3 was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in Saturn 3?
The principal cast of Saturn 3 includes Farrah Fawcett, Kirk Douglas, Harvey Keitel, Ed Bishop, Roy Dotrice.
When was Saturn 3 released and how long is it?
Saturn 3 was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Saturn 3?
Saturn 3 had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $4.9M at the worldwide box office (0.49 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Saturn 3?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saturn 3 was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saturn 3?
Saturn 3 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).