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Babylon 5: The Gathering

Babylon 5: The Gathering

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1993

The feature-length pilot for this Emmy award-winning show. Babylon 5 is the latest in a series of space stations built by humans. The Vorlon ambassador, Kosh, has been poisoned. It is the new commanding officer, Jeffrey Sinclair, who has the responsibility of finding the culprit. Otherwise, the space station will fail in its role of bringing many alien races together.

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Babylon 5: The Gathering

1993 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 1h 35m

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6.4 / 10

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The feature-length pilot for this Emmy award-winning show. Babylon 5 is the latest in a series of space stations built by humans. The Vorlon ambassador, Kosh, has been poisoned. It is the new commanding officer, Jeffrey Sinclair, who has the responsibility of finding the culprit. Otherwise, the space station will fail in its role of bringing many alien races together.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Richard Compton

Written by

J. Michael Straczynski

Michael O'Hare

Michael O'Hare

Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclair

Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Tomita

Lt. Cmdr. Laurel Takashima

Jerry Doyle

Jerry Doyle

Michael Garibaldi

Mira Furlan

Mira Furlan

Delenn

Peter Jurasik

Peter Jurasik

Londo Mollari

Andreas Katsulas

Andreas Katsulas

G'Kar

Blaire Baron

Blaire Baron

Carolyn Sykes

Court is in session

Put Babylon 5: The Gathering on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.