The Last Starfighter (1984)
Alex Rogan was a small town boy with big dreams. But in his wildest dreams, he never suspected that tonight he would become The Last Starfighter.
Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
Director: Nick Castle
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: July 13, 1984
Cast
- Lance Guest - Alex Rogan
- Robert Preston - Centauri
- Chris Hebert - Louis Rogan
- Kay E. Kuter - Enduran
- Dan Mason - Lord Kril
- Dan O'Herlihy - Grig
- Catherine Mary Stewart - Maggie Gordon
- Barbara Bosson - Jane Rogan
- Norman Snow - Xur
- John O'Leary - Rylan Bursar
Screenplay
- Jonathan R. Betuel (Screenplay)
Music: Craig Safan
Cinematography: King Baggot
Editing: Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Production: Universal Pictures, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: en
Themes
AI and Robot Uprising, Alien Invasion and First Contact, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure
Keywords
android, flying car, space marine, trailer park, laser gun, shapeshifting, fighter pilot, alien, game, 1980s, arcade game, universal translator
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Starfighter about?
- Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
- Who directed The Last Starfighter?
- The Last Starfighter was directed by Nick Castle.
- Who stars in The Last Starfighter?
- The Last Starfighter stars Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Chris Hebert, Kay E. Kuter, Dan Mason, Dan O'Herlihy.
- How long is The Last Starfighter?
- The Last Starfighter has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Starfighter?
- The Last Starfighter is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Action film.
- What is the budget of The Last Starfighter?
- The Last Starfighter had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Last Starfighter gross?
- The Last Starfighter grossed $29M worldwide.
- Where was The Last Starfighter produced?
- The Last Starfighter was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Last Starfighter?
- The themes of The Last Starfighter include: AI and Robot Uprising, Alien Invasion and First Contact, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.