Dark Star

Name: Dark Star
Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1974
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Adam Beckenbaugh

Bombed Out in Space with a Spaced Out Bomb!

19741h 23m6.0(666 votes)

ComedyScience Fiction

Synopsis

A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.

Dark Star (1974) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter. It stars Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, and Dan O'Bannon. The film runs for 1 hour 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 666 votes.

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Director

John Carpenter

Cast

Brian Narelle

Lt. Doolittle

Cal Kuniholm

Boiler

Dan O'Bannon

Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge

Dre Pahich

Talby

Adam Beckenbaugh

Bomb #20 (voice)

Nick Castle

Alien

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Star

Where can I watch Dark Star?

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Who stars in Dark Star?

Dark Star stars Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Dan O'Bannon, and Dre Pahich, and was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Dark Star?

Dark Star has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes.

When did Dark Star come out?

Dark Star was released in 1974.

What genre is Dark Star?

Dark Star is a comedy and science fiction film.

Is Dark Star worth watching?

Dark Star holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.