Battlestar Galactica [1979]
Universal Studios (9/17/1978)
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
In Collection
#137
0*
DVD
125 mins
IMDB 6.2

Richard Hatch Capt. Apollo
Dirk Benedict Lt. Starbuck
Lorne Greene Cmdr. Adama
Herb Jefferson Jr. Lt. Boomer
Maren Jensen Athena
Lew Ayres President Adar
Ray Milland Sire Uri
Jane Seymour Serina
Tony Swartz Sgt. Jolly
Noah Hathaway Boxey
Terry Carter Col. Tigh
Wilfrid Hyde-White Sire Anton
John Colicos Count Baltar
Laurette Spang Cassiopeia
John Fink Dr. Paye
Ed Begley Jr. Ens. Greenbean
Rick Springfield Lt. Zac
David Greenan Bridge Officer Omega
Sarah Rush Flight Cpl. Rigel
Randi Oakes Young Woman
Norman Stuart Statesman

Director Alan J. Levi
Richard A. Colla
Producer Leslie Stevens
John Dykstra
Winrich Kolbe
Glen A. Larson
Writer Glen A. Larson
Cinematography Ben Colman
Musician Stu Phillips

Star Wars meets Wagon Train as a futuristic flotilla of ragtag explorers search for a mysterious savior planet known only as "Earth," while being pursued by the dreaded Cylons (cybernetic tin-can baddies with vocal patterns that closely resemble a Speak & Spell game). This theatrical feature culled from the first and fourth episodes of the fondly remembered TV show is hilariously dated (the preponderance of polyester outfits and astrology motifs have the unfortunate effect of making the future look like an giant interstellar singles bar), but that only adds to the retro charm. An irresistibly cheesy blast from the past for Gen-X nostalgia-hounds, with impressive visuals by effects legend John Dykstra and a special appearance by teenybopper guru Rick Springfield. --Andrew Wright

Edition Details
Audience Rating PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Country USA
Language English
Distributor Universal Studios
Edition REGION 1
Barcode 025192380822
Region 1
Release Date 10/21/2003
Packaging Snap Case
Screen Ratio 1.85:1
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks English Dolby Digital 1.0
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Production Notes Cast & Filmmakers' Bios Web Links Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Battlestar Galactica Mini-Series and Interactive Game (Side 2)