Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
“The original spaceman!”
Synopsis
Capt. William "Buck" Rogers is a jovial space cowboy who is accidentally time-warped from 1987 to 2491. Earth is engaged in interplanetary war following a global holocaust, and Buck's piloting skills make him an ideal starfighter recruit for the Earth Defense Directorate.
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-04
Top Cast
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Gil Gerard
Capt. William " Buck " Rogers
Pamela Hensley
Princess Ardala
Erin Gray
Col. Wilma Deering
Henry Silva
Kane
Tim O'Connor
Dr. Elias Huer
Joseph Wiseman
Draco
Duke Butler
Tigerman
H.B. Haggerty
Tigerman #1
Felix Silla
Twiki
Mel Blanc
Twiki (voice)
Caroline Smith
Delta Section
John Dewey Carter
Supervisor
Kevin Coates
Pilot
David Cadiente
Comtel Officer
Gil Serna
Technician
Larry Duran
Draconian Guard
Kenny Endoso
Draconian Guard
Eric Lawrence
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.2x
+$18.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Haller
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Stevens
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Glen A. Larson Productions, Bruce Lansbury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Haller
Leslie Stevens, Philip Francis Nowlan, Glen A. Larson
Stu Phillips
Frank Beascoechea
William Martin, David Howe, John J. Dumas
Richard Caffey, Glen A. Larson
Department Leadership Roster
William Martin
Editor
Richard Caffey
Producer
Daniel Haller
Director
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Frank Beascoechea
Director of Photography
Leslie Stevens
Screenplay
David Howe
Editor
John J. Dumas
Editor
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
Glen A. Larson
Writer
Peter Anderson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tony Brubaker
Stunt Coordinator
Fred Waugh
Stunt Coordinator
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 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century about?
Capt. William "Buck" Rogers is a jovial space cowboy who is accidentally time-warped from 1987 to 2491. Earth is engaged in interplanetary war following a global holocaust, and Buck's piloting skills make him an ideal starfighter recruit for the Earth Defense Directorate.
Who directed Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was directed by Daniel Haller.
Who stars in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
The principal cast of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century includes Gil Gerard, Pamela Hensley, Erin Gray, Henry Silva, Tim O'Connor.
When was Buck Rogers in the 25th Century released and how long is it?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $21.7M at the worldwide box office (6.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was composed by Stu Phillips.
Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century based on a book or true story?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Philip Francis Nowlan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century 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.).