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The Last Starfighter

The Last Starfighter

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The Last Starfighter

"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."

1984

1h 41m

6.6(777 votes)

Adventure

Science Fiction

Action

Overview

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.

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Universal Pictures

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Lance Guest

Lance Guest

Alex Rogan

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

Centauri

Chris Hebert

Louis Rogan

Kay E. Kuter

Kay E. Kuter

Enduran

Dan Mason

Lord Kril

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

Grig

Catherine Mary Stewart

Catherine Mary Stewart

Maggie Gordon

Barbara Bosson

Barbara Bosson

Jane Rogan

Norman Snow

Norman Snow

Xur

John O'Leary

Rylan Bursar

Creative team

Directed by: Nick Castle
Written by: Jonathan R. Betuel
Produced by: Gary Adelson
Edward O. Denault

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