The Black Hole
“A journey that begins where everything ends.”
Synopsis
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
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Top Cast
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Maximilian Schell
Dr. Hans Reinhardt
Anthony Perkins
Dr. Alex Durant
Robert Forster
Captain Dan Holland
Joseph Bottoms
Lieutenant Charles Pizer
Yvette Mimieux
Dr. Kate McCrae
Ernest Borgnine
Harry Booth
Tom McLoughlin
Captain S.T.A.R.
Roddy McDowall
V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
Slim Pickens
B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Gary Nelson
Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
Steven Banks
Sentry Robot (uncredited)
Don Lewis
Sentry Robot (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Odeon Leicester Square, London
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.79x
+$15.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeb Rosebrook, Gerry Day
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Black Hole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.8M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Jeb Rosebrook, Gerry Day, Bob Barbash, Richard H. Landau
John Barry
Frank V. Phillips
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Nelson
Director
Jeb Rosebrook
Screenplay
Gerry Day
Screenplay
Ron Miller
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Editor
Peter Ellenshaw
Production Design
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Hole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Hole about?
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
Who directed The Black Hole?
The Black Hole was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in The Black Hole?
The principal cast of The Black Hole includes Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux.
When was The Black Hole released and how long is it?
The Black Hole was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Black Hole?
The Black Hole had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $35.8M at the worldwide box office (1.79 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Black Hole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Hole was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Hole?
The Black Hole holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).