- Film Review
- Reviewed By John Ferguson
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3 out of 5
Roger Corman always had a great eye for angles, and this entertaining slice of escapism from his production company is great B-movie fodder. Essentially, it's The Magnificent Seven in space - Corman even manages to rope in one of the original cast, Robert Vaughn, to take his place alongside the likes of John Saxon (as the baddie), George Peppard and Richard Thomas from The Waltons. The special effects aren't bad, given the constraints of the budget, and Jimmy T Murakami directs the proceedings efficiently enough. The knowing script is by John Sayles, now better known as the writer/director of such critically acclaimed films as Eight Men Out and Lone Star.
Plot Summary
Science-fiction adventure starring Richard Thomas and Robert Vaughn. Faced with the choice of yielding to the ruthless invader Sador or becoming extinct, the peace-loving inhabitants of the planet Akir seek the help of a band of mercenaries.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Shad
- Richard Thomas
- Gelt
- Robert Vaughn (1)
- Sador
- John Saxon
- Cowboy
- George Peppard
- Nanelia
- Darlanne Fluegel
- St Exmin
- Sybil Danning
- Dr Hephaestus
- Sam Jaffe
- Cayman
- Morgan Woodward
- Quopeg
- Steve Davis
- First Nestor
- Earl Boen
- Second Nestor
- John McGowans
- Nell
- Lynn Carlin
- Lux
- Marta Kristen
- Zed
- Jeff Corey
Crew
- Director
- Jimmy T Murakami
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