---
title: "Lorca and the Outlaws"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lorca-and-the-outlaws-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 94502
imdb_id: "tt0090068"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lorca-and-the-outlaws-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lorca and the Outlaws, also known as Starship and 2084, is a 1984 science fiction film directed by Roger Christian from a screenplay by Christian and Matthew Jacobs. The film stars John Tarrant, Deep Roy, Donogh Rees, Cassandra Webb, and Ralph Cotterill. Set on the arid mining planet Ordessa, the story unfolds as a mercenary named Jowitt institutes a totalitarian regime in a small mining city with the assistance of emotionless androids. Conditions on the planet are described as awful with disgruntled workers, and management cracks down using killer security robots while an underground resistance operates. To find liberty, the young Lorca and his android professor, Kid, must seize a spaceship named the Red Star, facing an android killer in the process.

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roger Christian
- **Networks / Studios**: Associated-Rediffusion Television, VTC, Lorca Film Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Tarrant** as *Lorca*
- **Donogh Rees** as *Abbie*
- **Deep Roy** as *Grid' not 'Kid*
- **Ralph Cotterill** as *Jowitt*
- **Hugh Keays-Byrne** as *Danny*
- **Cassandra Webb** as *Suzi*
- **Tyler Coppin** as *Detective Droid*
- **James Steele** as *M.P. Droid*
- **Joy Smithers** as *Lena*
- **Arky Michael** as *Dylan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Lorca and the Outlaws online?
Lorca and the Outlaws is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Lorca and the Outlaws worth watching?
Lorca and the Outlaws holds a community rating of 3.8/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Lorca and the Outlaws and when was it released?
Lorca and the Outlaws is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Lorca and the Outlaws?
Lorca and the Outlaws was directed by Roger Christian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lorca and the Outlaws — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/94502)
- [Starship (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_(film))
- [Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/94502-starship/cast)
- [Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090068/)
- [Starship (film)](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Starship_(film))
- [Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) - Roger Christian | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/lorca-and-the-outlaws-am285447/cast-crew)

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