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Battlestar Galactica

  • TV Series
  • 1978–1979
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,210
160
Noah Hathaway, Lorne Greene, Dirk Benedict, Richard Hatch, Maren Jensen, and Laurette Spang in Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Home Video Trailer from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Battlestar GalacticaArtificial IntelligenceB-ActionSpace Sci-FiActionAdventureDramaSci-Fi

After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet on a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.

  • Creator
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Lorne Greene
    • Richard Hatch
    • Dirk Benedict
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,210
    160
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • Stars
      • Lorne Greene
      • Richard Hatch
      • Dirk Benedict
    • 94User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos2

    Galactica 1980
    Trailer 0:32
    Galactica 1980
    Battlestar Galactica
    Trailer 0:47
    Battlestar Galactica
    Battlestar Galactica
    Trailer 0:47
    Battlestar Galactica

    Photos182

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    Top Cast99+

    Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene
    • Adama
    • 1978–1979
    Richard Hatch
    Richard Hatch
    • Captain Apollo
    • 1978–1979
    Dirk Benedict
    Dirk Benedict
    • Lieutenant Starbuck
    • 1978–1979
    Herbert Jefferson Jr.
    Herbert Jefferson Jr.
    • Lieutenant Boomer
    • 1978–1979
    John Colicos
    John Colicos
    • Count Baltar
    • 1978–1979
    Maren Jensen
    Maren Jensen
    • Lieutenant Athena
    • 1978–1979
    Noah Hathaway
    Noah Hathaway
    • Boxey
    • 1978–1979
    Laurette Spang
    Laurette Spang
    • Cassiopeia
    • 1978–1979
    Tony Swartz
    • Flight Sergeant Jolly
    • 1978–1979
    Terry Carter
    Terry Carter
    • Colonel Tigh
    • 1978–1979
    David Greenan
    David Greenan
    • Omega…
    • 1978–1979
    Patrick Macnee
    Patrick Macnee
    • Opening Credit Announcer…
    • 1978–1979
    Anne Lockhart
    Anne Lockhart
    • Lieutenant Sheba
    • 1978–1979
    Sarah Rush
    Sarah Rush
    • Rigel…
    • 1978–1979
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Flight Sergeant Greenbean…
    • 1978–1979
    John Dullaghan
    John Dullaghan
    • Dr. Wilker
    • 1978–1979
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Dr. Salik
    • 1978–1979
    Bruce Wright
    Bruce Wright
    • 4th Guard…
    • 1978–1979
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews94

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    Summary

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    • Trivia
      George Lucas and 20th Century-Fox sued the producers over alleged similarities with Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). The show was reworked from its original concept to capitalize on the film's popularity, employing the same special effects team and the same concept designer. The lawsuit was originally dismissed in 1980, but Fox appealed. The case was eventually settled out of court in 1983.
    • Goofs
      The battle tactic of the Cylons is usually to swoop down on the target in a row, one after the other. On the green radar screen, they are always shown closing in on a wide front, regardless of the formation actually employed.
    • Quotes
      • Opening Credit Announcer: There are those who believe that life here began out there, far across the universe... with tribes of humans... who may have been the forefathers of the Egyptians... or the Toltecs... or the Mayans. Some believe there may yet be brothers of man... who even now fight to survive - somewhere beyond the heavens!
    • Alternate versions
      Two episodes were edited together to form the made-for-video movie Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack. In syndication, the series incorporates the episodes of "Galactica 1980" (1980).
    • Connections
      Edited into Battlestar Galactica (1978)

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    FAQ3

    • How can the Battlestar's launch tubes and landing bays be open to space without all the air being sucked out?
    • How many Battlestars were there in the pilot episode?
    • How many Vipers does each Battlestar carry?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 17, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kampfstern Galactica
    • Filming locations
      • Red Rock Canyon State Park - Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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