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The Black Hole (1979)
Directed by Gary Nelson
Twitter Facebook Google+Adventure | Science Fiction | Thriller
Most recently watched by schofizzy, CaptainBigTime, krazykat
Overview
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt’s plans.
Rated PG | Length 98 minutes
Actors
Maximilian Schell | Anthony Perkins | Robert Forster | Joseph Bottoms | Yvette Mimieux | Ernest Borgnine | Tom McLoughlin | Roddy McDowall | Slim Pickens | Gary Nelson
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2014 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another film for my Childhood Movies Project. Definitely haven’t seen this since the 80s. I think I saw this during its theatrical run and recall being slightly terrified. Always thought this was an odd feature from Disney considering how violent it is. Probably one of the reasons I’ve always liked it. The matte composites really are outstanding as are the setpieces. It’s throughout that final sequence where the film goes off the rails. I give it a lot of credit for the ambition and general weirdness in addition to the amazing set design. Pretty solid cast too.
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