The Black Hole (1979)
A journey that begins where everything ends.
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.
Cast
- Maximilian Schell - Dr. Hans Reinhardt
- Anthony Perkins - Dr. Alex Durant
- Robert Forster - Captain Dan Holland
- Joseph Bottoms - Lieutenant Charles Pizer
- Yvette Mimieux - Dr. Kate McCrae
- Ernest Borgnine - Harry Booth
- Tom McLoughlin - Captain S.T.A.R.
- Roddy McDowall - V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
- Slim Pickens - B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
- Gary Nelson - Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Gerry Day (Screenplay)
- Jeb Rosebrook (Screenplay)
- Bob Barbash (Story)
- Richard H. Landau (Story)
- Jeb Rosebrook (Story)
Themes
Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, AI and Robot Uprising, Mech Warriors and Massive Mechanical Battles
Keywords
space marine, killer robot, space travel, ghost ship, black hole, zombie, robot, deep space
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Hole about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole was directed by Gary Nelson.
- Who stars in The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole stars Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine.
- How long is The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Action film.
- What is the budget of The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole had a budget of $20M.
- How much did The Black Hole gross?
- The Black Hole grossed $36M worldwide.
- Where was The Black Hole produced?
- The Black Hole was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Black Hole?
- The themes of The Black Hole include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, AI and Robot Uprising, Mech Warriors and Massive Mechanical Battles.