Meteor(1979)
It's five miles wide... it's coming at 30,000 m.p.h... there's no place on Earth to hide!
Meteor Synopsis
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
Meteor (1979) is a science fiction, thriller and action film directed by Ronald Neame, released on October 19, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden and Brian Keith. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 180 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Neame
- Writers:
- Stanley Mann, Edmund H. North, Edmund H. North
- Producers:
- Arnold H. Orgolini, Theodore R. Parvin, Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Lohmann
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Production:
- American International Pictures, Palladium Productions
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Meteor (1979) Trailer
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Meteor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Connery
as Paul Bradley
Natalie Wood
as Tatiana Donskaya
Karl Malden
as Harry Sherwood
Brian Keith
as Dr. Dubov
Martin Landau
as General Adlon
Trevor Howard
as Michael Hughes
Richard Dysart
as Secretary of Defense
Henry Fonda
as The President
Joseph Campanella
as General Easton
Bo Brundin
as Rolf Manheim
- Katherine De Hetre
Katherine De Hetre
as Jan Watkins
James G. Richardson
as Alan Marshall
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Neame, written by Stanley Mann, Edmund H. North and Edmund H. North, produced by Arnold H. Orgolini, Theodore R. Parvin and Run Run Shaw.
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Meteor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 180 ratings.
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Meteor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Meteor online?
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Meteor (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Meteor?
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The main cast of Meteor (1979) includes Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith and Martin Landau. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Meteor released?
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Meteor was released on October 19, 1979 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Meteor worth watching?
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Meteor (1979) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 180 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Meteor?
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Yes. The official Meteor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.