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Movie Description Gallant space mercenaries team up with an assortment of odd life forms to save the planet Akir from destruction. A post-STAR WARS intergalactic war movie with a strong cult following. Based loosely on Akira Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI.
Synopsis Science-fiction tale about the harmless inhabitants of the planet Akir, whose tranquility is suddenly threatened by a wicked tyrant who plans to take over their planet. To prevent this, a noble young man sets out to find a few good soldiers who will help him defeat the cruel overlord. Will the underdogs succeed?
Film Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Letterboxed - 1.85 Single Side - Single Layer Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. John Sayles - Screenwriter 2. Roger Corman - Executive Producer 2. Gale Anne Hurd - Producer, THE TERMINATOR Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical 2. New Concorde Available Titles Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access Text/Photo Galleries: Production Stills Cast and Crew Biographies
Industry Reviews "...Inspired by Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI and visited by the spirit of a wiseacre Lewis Carroll....A fair amount of amusement..." New York Times - John Corry (08/09/1980)
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