Stainless Steel and the Star Spies (1981)
Meet the Metaliens. Their quest: To find the Kleptonite Ball
The Metaliens, alien robots intent on galactic domination, encounter a major setback. Their enormous Space Saucer, 'Compromise', enters a black hole in a strange, uncharted region of Space, and collides with another craft – sending the Kleptonite Ball, their precious cargo and the key to Universal Conquest, hurtling to a planet inhabited by primitive life forms: Earth. Having materialised in a bar, the Ball variously functions as a Christmas tree decoration, a bathroom ornament, and a fortune-teller's prop. The Metaliens must retrieve the Kleptonite Ball if their mission is ever to succeed. And that's when their problems really begin…
Cast
- Ed Bishop - Stainless Steel (voice)
- Bob Hoskins - Robotham (voice)
- Al Matthew - (voice)
- Bill Mitchell - Kublai Chrome (voice)
- Paddie O'Neil - Utensil / Operator (voice)
- Christopher Sandford - (voice)
- Graham Stark - (voice)
- Marc Smith - (voice)
- Fabia Drake - Miss Ruby
- Anna Karen - Mary
Screenplay
- Gray Jolliffe
- Ray Corbett (Story)
- Gray Jolliffe (Story)
- Peter Richardson (Story)
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Visions of Future and Technology, Christmas and Holiday Warmth
Keywords
dystopia, failed tv pilot, cliffhanger, world domination, christmas, macguffin, puppets, alien robot, sci-fi parody
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stainless Steel and the Star Spies about?
- The Metaliens, alien robots intent on galactic domination, encounter a major setback. Their enormous Space Saucer, 'Compromise', enters a black hole in a strange, uncharted region of Space, and collides with another craft – sending the Kleptonite Ball, their precious cargo and the key to Universal Conquest, hurtling to a planet inhabited by primitive life forms: Earth. Having materialised in a bar, the Ball variously functions as a Christmas tree decoration, a bathroom ornament, and a fortune-teller's prop. The Metaliens must retrieve the Kleptonite Ball if their mission is ever to succeed. And that's when their problems really begin…
- Who directed Stainless Steel and the Star Spies?
- Stainless Steel and the Star Spies was directed by Anthony Simmons.
- Who stars in Stainless Steel and the Star Spies?
- Stainless Steel and the Star Spies stars Ed Bishop, Bob Hoskins, Al Matthew, Bill Mitchell, Paddie O'Neil, Christopher Sandford.
- How long is Stainless Steel and the Star Spies?
- Stainless Steel and the Star Spies has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Stainless Steel and the Star Spies?
- Stainless Steel and the Star Spies is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Stainless Steel and the Star Spies produced?
- Stainless Steel and the Star Spies was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Stainless Steel and the Star Spies?
- The themes of Stainless Steel and the Star Spies include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Visions of Future and Technology, Christmas and Holiday Warmth.