The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
“Don't Panic!”
Synopsis
Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) - Original BBC TV-Trailer (english)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-22
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Peter Jones
The Book
Simon Jones
Arthur Dent
David Dixon
Ford Prefect
Sandra Dickinson
Trillian
Mark Wing-Davey
Zaphod Beeblbrox
Stephen Moore
Marvin
Richard Vernon
Slartibartfast
Colin Jeavons
Max Quordlepleen
Peter Davison
Dish of the Day
David Prowse
Bodyguard
Valentine Dyall
Deep Thought (voice)
Douglas Adams
Man in Ocean
Aubrey Morris
Captain
Rayner Bourton
Newscaster
Martin Benson
Vogon Captain
Jack May
Garkbit (Head Waiter)
Barry Frank Warren
Hotblack Desiato
Beth Porter
Marketing Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J.W. Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Adams
- Original Score
- Bernie Leadon, Paddy Kingsland
- Original Title
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J.W. Bell
Douglas Adams
Bernie Leadon, Paddy Kingsland
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J.W. Bell
Director
Douglas Adams
Writer
Paddy Kingsland
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
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What is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy about?
Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).
Who directed The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy was directed by Alan J.W. Bell.
Who stars in The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?
The principal cast of The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy includes Peter Jones, Simon Jones, David Dixon, Sandra Dickinson, Mark Wing-Davey.
When was The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy released and how long is it?
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 3h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy was composed by Bernie Leadon, Paddy Kingsland.