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The Last Starfighter

The Last Starfighter

Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 1984

Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.

Movie details

The Last Starfighter

“Alex Rogan was a small town boy with big dreams. But in his wildest dreams, he never suspected that tonight he would become The Last Starfighter.”

1984 Adventure · Science Fiction · Action 1h 41m

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6.6 / 10

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Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nick Castle

Written by

Jonathan R. Betuel

Lance Guest

Lance Guest

Alex Rogan

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

Centauri

C

Chris Hebert

Louis Rogan

Kay E. Kuter

Kay E. Kuter

Enduran

D

Dan Mason

Lord Kril

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

Grig

Catherine Mary Stewart

Catherine Mary Stewart

Maggie Gordon

Court is in session

Put The Last Starfighter 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.