The last starfighter [videorecording] / a Lorimar presentation, a Universal release ; produced by Gary Adelson and Edward O. Denault ; written by Jonathan Betuel ; directed by Nick Castle.
"After Earthling Alex (Lance Guest) conquers the Starfighter video game, he is recruited by alien Centauri (Robert Preston) to be part of an elite legion of fighters. Leaving behind his trailer park home for the outer regions of space, Alex becomes the last hope for the beleaguered Star League and hundreds of worlds -- including Earth."--Container.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (1 hr., 41 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Access the BD-Live center through your Internet-connected player and download even more bonus content, the latest trailers and more!"--Container.Originally produced as a motion picture in 1984.Special features: "Heroes of the screen:" all-new retrospective documentary with the cast and crew as they revisit the scripting, casting and groundbreaking computer effects; "Crossing the frontier: making The last Starfighter:" an original documentary on the creation of the film and its innovative visual effects; image gallery; feature commentary with director Nick Castle and production designer Ron Cobb.Title from container.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music, Craig Safan.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, Robert Preston.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG.
- System Details Note:
- Blu-ray Disc, widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD master audio 5.1; 1080p High-Definition; requires Blu-ray player.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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- Action and adventure films.
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Feature films.
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Available copies
- 1 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Nantahala Regional Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Public Library | Blu-Ray LAS #1056 (Text) | 80605000572668 | Adult Video Fiction | Checked out | 08/06/2026 |
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Summary:
"After Earthling Alex (Lance Guest) conquers the Starfighter video game, he is recruited by alien Centauri (Robert Preston) to be part of an elite legion of fighters. Leaving behind his trailer park home for the outer regions of space, Alex becomes the last hope for the beleaguered Star League and hundreds of worlds -- including Earth."--Container.
