USA,
1979, 98 min
Directed by:
Gary NelsonCinematography:
Frank V. PhillipsComposer:
John BarryCast:
Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine, Tom McLoughlin, Roddy McDowall, Slim Pickens (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Near the end of their five-year mission through space in search of alien life, the crew of the Palomino comes upon the largest black hole ever discovered, with the long-missing starship Cygnus at its edge. The only human onboard, renowned scientist Dr. Hans Reinhardt, does not want to be rescued, but plans to enter the black hole and take the Palomino's crew with him. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Frank V. Phillips (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1980 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
The Saturn Awards
- 1980 - Best Science Fiction Film
- 1980 - Gerry Day, Jeb Rosebrook (Best Writing)
- 1980 - John Barry (Best Music)
- 1980 - Peter Ellenshaw (Best Special / Visual Effects)