The Black Hole
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A journey that begins where everything ends.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Maximilian SchellDr. Hans Reinhardt
Anthony PerkinsDr. Alex Durant
Robert ForsterCaptain Dan Holland
Joseph BottomsLieutenant Charles Pizer
Yvette MimieuxDr. Kate McCrae
Ernest BorgnineHarry Booth
Tom McLoughlinCaptain S.T.A.R.
Roddy McDowallV.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
Slim PickensB.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Gary NelsonDrone with Mask Removed (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was The Black Hole released?
- The Black Hole was released on December 18, 1979.
- How long is The Black Hole?
- The Black Hole has a runtime of 1h 38m.
- Where can I track The Black Hole?
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