We Take On Battle Beyond the Stars and It Wins Us Over!

Roger Corman's 1980 sci-fi epic Battle Beyond the Stars blasts Seven Samurai into hyperspace with a stellar cast including Richard Thomas (The Waltons), George Peppard (The A-Team), and Robert Vaughn (The Magnificent Seven). When peaceful farmers face annihilation from the galaxy's most feared warlord, a young hero must gather warriors from across the cosmos to defend his homeworld. This low-budget space opera features early work from James Cameron (art direction) and James Horner (music), showcasing Corman's legendary eye for talent. From thermal aliens and Valkyrie warriors to a cowboy mercenary with a ship full of weapons, this cult classic delivers retro sci-fi action, practical effects, and all the B-movie charm you'd expect from the king of independent cinema. Join Pete Wright and Andy Nelson as they explore this genre-bending adventure that proves sometimes the best Star Wars ripoffs are made with heart, humor, and a spaceship shaped like... well, you'll have to watch to find out! #BattleBeyondTheStars #RogerCorman #SciFi #CultClassic #SevenSamurai #MovieReview #FilmDiscussion #SpaceOpera #ClassicSciFi #RetroMovies #JamesCameron #bmovies

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STREAM THE FILM:
▸ Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/movie-bundle/akira-kurosawa-collection-volume-1/umc.cmr.its.bun.2t1zeo0r3h916g6kczkm0xpj3?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmr.its.bun.2t1zeo0r3h916g6kczkm0xpj3&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch
▸ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Beyond-Stars-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0F4X8PS2C/?tag=trustory-tnr-20
▸ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/battle-beyond-the-stars/

🎬 Watch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t7z_44nGio

📚 Based on Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Samurai-Criterion-Collection-UHD/dp/B0DDCWXFC9/?tag=trustory-tnr-20

Видео We Take On Battle Beyond the Stars and It Wins Us Over! канала The Next Reel Film Podcast