---
title: "Battle Beyond the Stars"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-beyond-the-stars-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14460
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-beyond-the-stars-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Battle Beyond the Stars is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by New World Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet."

### Why Watch
- Features a diverse band of mercenaries
- Classic 1980 science fiction adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and adventure themes suitable for a PG-rated audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jimmy T. Murakami
- **Networks / Studios**: New World Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Thomas** as *Shad*
- **Robert Vaughn** as *Gelt*
- **John Saxon** as *Sador*
- **George Peppard** as *Cowboy*
- **Darlanne Fluegel** as *Nanelia*
- **Sybil Danning** as *St. Exmin*
- **Sam Jaffe** as *Dr. Hephaestus*
- **Jeff Corey** as *Zed*
- **Morgan Woodward** as *Cayman*
- **Marta Kristen** as *Lux*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Battle Beyond the Stars?
The film was released on 09/08/1980 in the US.

### Q: What genre is the movie?
It falls under the science fiction, action, and adventure genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What is the main plot of the movie?
A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating of the film?
The film is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Battle Beyond the Stars — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14460)

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