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Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack

1979 · 108 min

A patchwork space adventure that feels like a couple of TV episodes stitched together, with earnest dogfights and a pulpy sense of peril.

Directed by: Christian I. Nyby II, Vince Edwards
Genres: Horror, Science fiction
Starring: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene

Tagline: Their very existence menaced by a strange civilization.
Overview: A compilation of Battlestar Galactica episodes 10–12 and 21, with alternate footage. Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons.

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Directed by: Christian I. Nyby II, Vince Edwards
Genres: Horror, Science fiction
Starring: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
war
loyalty
betrayal
isolation
Places: space
Era: far-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	6
Horror	3
Humour	3
Realism	3
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: horror, science fiction
Directed by: Christian I. Nyby II, Vince Edwards
Written by: Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell, Glen A. Larson
Starring: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Herbert Jefferson Jr., John Colicos, Maren Jensen, Laurette Spang, Tony Swartz
Cinematography: Frank Thackery, H. John Penner
Runtime: 108 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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