With Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, and George Peppard.
This Roger Corman-produced mash-up of Star Wars and The Seven Samurai concerns seven intergalactic mercenaries teaming up to defend a peaceful planet from the evil tyrant Sador (John Saxon).
The film’s charming modesty belies the talent behind the scenes, including James Cameron (who was responsible for the art direction), composer James Horner (Titanic), production assistant Gale Ann Hurd (producer of Aliens), and John Sayles, who penned the witty, memorable screenplay.
Battle Beyond The Stars (1980): Jimmy T. Murakami’s Adventure, Written by John Sayles
Jimmy T. Murakami:
104 minutes, 16mm.
Screenplay by John Sayles.
With Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, and George Peppard.
This Roger Corman-produced mash-up of Star Wars and The Seven Samurai concerns seven intergalactic mercenaries teaming up to defend a peaceful planet from the evil tyrant Sador (John Saxon).
The film’s charming modesty belies the talent behind the scenes, including James Cameron (who was responsible for the art direction), composer James Horner (Titanic), production assistant Gale Ann Hurd (producer of Aliens), and John Sayles, who penned the witty, memorable screenplay.