Battlestar Galactica

Star Wars meets Wagon Train as a futuristic flotilla of ragtag explorers search for a mysterious savior planet known only as "Earth," while being pursued by the dreaded Cylons (cybernetic tin-can baddies with vocal patterns that closely resemble a Speak & Spell game). This theatrical feature culled from the first and fourth episodes of the fondly remembered TV show is hilariously dated (the preponderance of polyester outfits and astrology motifs have the unfortunate effect of making the future look like an giant interstellar singles bar), but that only adds to the retro charm. An irresistibly cheesy blast from the past for Gen-X nostalgia-hounds, with impressive visuals by effects legend John Dykstra and a special appearance by teenybopper guru Rick Springfield. --Andrew Wright

Movie Details

Cast: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Herb Jefferson Jr., Maren Jensen, Tony Swartz, Noah Hathaway, Terry Carter, Laurette Spang, John Colicos, Anne Lockhart
MPAA Rating: PG
Running time: 125 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.85:1

---

DVD Features:

• Color
• Closed-captioned
• Widescreen

International rating:

Australia: M

DVD International release dates:
North America: Jun 8, 99
Europe: Jan 12, 04

VHS International release dates:
North America: Sep 17, 96