Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) Original Movie Poster Folded 27x41EM8-470

Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) Original Movie Poster Folded 27x41

*Battle Beyond the Stars* (1980) is a sci-fi space opera directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and produced by Roger Corman. Often described as a "Star Wars" knockoff, the film follows a young farmer named Shad (Richard Thomas) who sets out on a mission to recruit a group of mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil warlord, Sador (John Saxon), who is armed with a powerful weapon capable of destroying entire worlds. Shad's ragtag crew includes a bounty hunter (George Peppard), a warrior woman (Sybil Danning), and a humanoid alien (Jeff Corey), each bringing their unique skills to the battle. The film is known for its low-budget effects, over-the-top characters, and campy charm, as well as its attempts to blend elements of space adventure with a spaghetti Western-style narrative. Despite its cheesy special effects and often wooden performances, *Battle Beyond the Stars* has gained a cult following for its fun, ambitious approach to space adventure and for its status as a classic example of 1970s/80s exploitation filmmaking.