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Battlestar Galactica (1978)

PG · 1978-09-16 · 2h 2m · EN
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A billion light years from Earth, the human race is fighting for survival.

After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth. This film is adapted from a television series that aired on ABC from September 17, 1978, to August 17, 1980. The first and fifth episodes of the series were edited into this theatrical feature film. Taken together, the two episodes ran 148 minutes, without commercials, while the film runs 125 minutes.

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Glen A. LarsonWriterRichard A. CollaDirectorAlan J. LeviDirector
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Richard HatchRichard HatchCapt. ApolloDirk BenedictDirk BenedictLt. StarbuckLorne GreeneLorne GreeneCommander AdamaHerbert Jefferson Jr.Herbert Jefferson Jr.Lt. BoomerMaren JensenMaren JensenAthenaLaurette SpangLaurette SpangCassiopeiaTerry CarterTerry CarterColonel TighTony SwartzTony SwartzFlight Sgt. JollyNoah HathawayNoah HathawayBoxeyJohn ColicosJohn ColicosBaltarJohn FinkJohn FinkDr. PayeJane SeymourJane SeymourSerina

Keywords

SpaceSpace battleSensurroundEdited from tv series

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Genre affinityAdventure · Science FictionTheme affinitySpace · Space Battle · SensurroundVisual styleSpace · Space BattleDirector preference265263 · 265265Actor preference265250 · 122707 · 249717Country preferenceUs

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What is Battlestar Galactica about?

After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth. This film is adapted from a television series that aired on ABC from September 17, 1978, to August 17, 1980. The first and fifth episodes of the series were edited into this theatrical feature film. Taken together, the two episodes ran 148 minutes, without commercials, while the film runs 125 minutes.

How long is Battlestar Galactica?

Battlestar Galactica has a runtime of 122 minutes.

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