The Black Hole

Name: The Black Hole
Director: Gary Nelson
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1979
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux

A journey that begins where everything ends.

19791h 38m5.8(558 votes)

AdventureScience FictionAction

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 init…

The Black Hole (1979) is a adventure, science fiction, and action film directed by Gary Nelson. It stars Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, and Robert Forster. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 558 votes.

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Director

Gary Nelson

Cast

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.

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Who stars in The Black Hole?

The Black Hole stars Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, and Joseph Bottoms, and was directed by Gary Nelson.

How long is The Black Hole?

The Black Hole has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Black Hole come out?

The Black Hole was released in 1979.

What genre is The Black Hole?

The Black Hole is a adventure, science fiction, and action film.

Is The Black Hole worth watching?

The Black Hole holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.