Gimly
3/10I don't mind that it's a nothing-budget ripoff of _Star Wars_, but I am phased by it being so boring. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
Reviewed on August 12, 2020
Starcrash(1978)
A galactic adventure beyond your wildest dreams!
4.2(217)1h 32m1978-12-21
FantasyScience Fiction
Starcrash Synopsis
A pair of smugglers manage to pick up a castaway while running from the authorities, who turns out to be the only survivor from a secret mission to destroy a mysterious superweapon designed by the evil Count Zartharn. The smugglers are soon recruited by the Emperor to complete the mission, as well as to rescue the Emperor's son, who has gone missing.
Starcrash (1978) is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Luigi Cozzi, released on December 21, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer and David Hasselhoff. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 217 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Cozzi
- Writers:
- Luigi Cozzi, Nat Wachsberger
- Producers:
- Nat Wachsberger, Patrick Wachsberger
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Nat and Patrick Wachsberger Productions, New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Starcrash (1978) Trailer
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Starcrash Videos & Clips
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STARCARSH Original Trailer [1978]
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『スタークラッシュ 超・特別版』 Blu-ray用トレイラー STARCRASH
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Artemus Gordon - Starcrash
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Starcrash - Trailer for Commentary, MST3K style (Garrett Gilchrist)
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Starcrash Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marjoe Gortner
as Akton
Caroline Munro
as Stella Star
Christopher Plummer
as The Emperor
David Hasselhoff
as Simon
Robert Tessier
as Thor
Joe Spinell
as Count Zartharn
Nadia Cassini
as Corelia, Queen of the Amazons
Judd Hamilton
as Elle / Jiakta
Dirce Funari
as Amazon Woman (uncredited)
- Cindy Leadbetter
Cindy Leadbetter
as Amazon Woman
Salvatore Baccaro
as Neanderthal Man
Omero Capanna
as Spaceship Guard
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Cozzi, written by Luigi Cozzi and Nat Wachsberger, produced by Nat Wachsberger and Patrick Wachsberger.
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Starcrash Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 217 ratings.
Wuchak
6/10**_Cheesy, but colorful space fantasy with Caroline Munro, et al._** A smuggler and her extraterrestrial cohort (Caroline and Marjoe Gortner) are enlisted by an eminent space Emperor (Christopher Plummer) to find a lost individual (David Hasselhoff) and extinguish the secret weapon of his diabolical nemesis (Joe Spinell). "Starcrash" (1978) is an Italian production with American actors, obviously inspired by the…
Reviewed on July 29, 2024
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Starcrash – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Starcrash online?
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Starcrash (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Starcrash?
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The main cast of Starcrash (1978) includes Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff and Robert Tessier. The film was directed by Luigi Cozzi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Starcrash released?
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Starcrash was released on December 21, 1978 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Starcrash worth watching?
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Starcrash (1978) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 217 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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