Pilot Pirx's Inquest (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1979, Pilot Pirx's Inquest is a drama and science fiction film directed by Marek Piestrak, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Pirx, an experienced pilot, is hired to go on a top-secret mission to evaluate some 'nonlinears' (an experimental model of android) for use as crewmembers on future space flights. Pirx and this intriguing crew are sent out to launch two satellites into the rings of Saturn, but he is determined to find out and identify a hostile unhuman coworker among them.

Who’s in it. Pilot Pirx's Inquest stars Sergei Desnitsky as Pirx, Bolesław Abart as Jan Otis, Vladimir Ivashov as Harry Brown and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Tom Nowak, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Pilot Pirx's Inquest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pilot Pirx's Inquest page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pilot Pirx's Inquest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Pilot Pirx's Inquest (1979)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pilot Pirx's Inquest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pilot Pirx's Inquest worth watching?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pilot Pirx's Inquest?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest stars Sergei Desnitsky, Bolesław Abart, Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy and Zbigniew Lesień.
When was Pilot Pirx's Inquest released?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.