# Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)

> A young farmer recruits a colorful crew of interstellar mercenaries to protect his peaceful world from a tyrant’s armada.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8551

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Director: Jimmy T. Murakami
- Cast: Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, John Saxon, George Peppard, Darlanne Fluegel, Sybil Danning, Sam Jaffe, Jeff Corey
- TMDB rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080421/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: playful, earnest, adventurous, classic sci fi night, cult movie night

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