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6.3 / 10(57 votes)IMDb19851h 47m$3.4M Worldwide GrossSouth Korea, United States of America

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin

“A spectacular 3-D adventure for the entire family.”

Synopsis

Set on the subterranean Mine-World, a band of human worker are treated like slaves under the power of the evil overlord Zygon until one, Orin, unearths the hilt of a mythical sword that only he can master. Escaping the planet, he runs into the rogue smuggler Dagg and a pair of helpful droids and the princess, who all team up to return to the Mine-World with a plan to defeat Zygon and free Orin's enslaved people.

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Starchaser The Legend of Orin (1986) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Source: IMDB (Cannes)

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

May 17, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.22x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.22x

-$11.6M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $3.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steven Hahn
Screenplay & Story
Jeffrey Scott
Original Score
Andrew Belling
Original Title
Starchaser: The Legend of Orin
Country of Origin
South Korea, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Production Studios
Kim Young-Sun Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Hahn

Screenplay & Story

Jeffrey Scott

Original Score & Music

Andrew Belling

Producers

Thomas Coleman, Michael Rosenblatt, Christine Danzo, Steven Hahn, Daniel Pia

Department Leadership Roster

Steven Hahn

Director

Jeffrey Scott

Writer

Christine Danzo

Producer

Steven Hahn

Producer

Daniel Pia

Producer

Andrew Belling

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starchaser: The Legend of Orin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Starchaser: The Legend of Orin about?

Set on the subterranean Mine-World, a band of human worker are treated like slaves under the power of the evil overlord Zygon until one, Orin, unearths the hilt of a mythical sword that only he can master. Escaping the planet, he runs into the rogue smuggler Dagg and a pair of helpful droids and the princess, who all team up to return to the Mine-World with a plan to defeat Zygon and free Orin's enslaved people.

Who directed Starchaser: The Legend of Orin?

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin was directed by Steven Hahn.

Who stars in Starchaser: The Legend of Orin?

The principal cast of Starchaser: The Legend of Orin includes Joe Colligan, Carmen Argenziano, Noelle North, Anthony De Longis, Tyke Caravelli.

When was Starchaser: The Legend of Orin released and how long is it?

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

What was the box office and production budget of Starchaser: The Legend of Orin?

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $3.4M at the worldwide box office (0.22 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Starchaser: The Legend of Orin?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Starchaser: The Legend of Orin was composed by Andrew Belling.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Starchaser: The Legend of Orin?

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).