Dark Planet
Synopsis
Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon beset by political intrigue and treachery, jeopardizing not only the mission, but the lives of the entire crew
Top Cast
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Paul Mercurio
Hawke
Harley Jane Kozak
Brendan
Michael York
Winter
Maria Ford
Salera
Ed O'Ross
Byron
Phil Morris
Fletcher
Amy Beth Cohn
Cassian
Blake Boyd
First Mate
Rick Johnson
Helmsman
Ed Evanko
Alpha Male 1
Rod Arrants
Alpha Male 2
John Beck
General
Mark Folger
Pressman
Karen Mayo-Chandler
Alpha Female
Sal Landi
Weapons Officer (uncredited)
Christopher Landry
The Adjutant (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Magnoli
- Screenplay & Story
- S.O. Lee, J. Reifel, Buzz Dixon
- Original Score
- Marco Marinangeli
- Original Title
- Dark Planet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Ed Ancoats Inc., EGM Film International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Magnoli
S.O. Lee, J. Reifel, Buzz Dixon
Marco Marinangeli
William MacCollum, Luc G. Nicknair
Amanda I. Kirpaul
Barnet Bain, Paul Eyres, John Eyres
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Magnoli
Director
Barnet Bain
Producer
William MacCollum
Director of Photography
Amanda I. Kirpaul
Editor
John Zachary
Production Design
Ricardo Delgado
Costume Design
Red Horton
Stunt Coordinator
S.O. Lee
Screenplay
J. Reifel
Screenplay
Buzz Dixon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dark Planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Planet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Planet about?
Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon beset by political intrigue and treachery, jeopardizing not only the mission, but the lives of the entire crew
Who directed Dark Planet?
Dark Planet was directed by Albert Magnoli.
Who stars in Dark Planet?
The principal cast of Dark Planet includes Paul Mercurio, Harley Jane Kozak, Michael York, Maria Ford, Ed O'Ross.
When was Dark Planet released and how long is it?
Dark Planet was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Planet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Planet was composed by Marco Marinangeli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Planet?
Dark Planet holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).