Space Raiders (1983)

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Synopsis

On the distant planet of Procyon III at a time far into the future, 10 year-old Peter Tracton is innocently trying to catch a pesky space bug when suddenly the warehouse he is playing in is attacked by outlaw Space Raiders, and the boy is whisked off on an incredible adventure beyond his wildest dreams. Col. C.W. "Hawk" discovers Peter hiding the hull of the of the cargo ship that he and his raiders have just hijacked. While under attack by Hawk's arch nemesis, the alien Zariatin, Peter risks his life to help with the repair of a damaged engine, enabling the Raiders to a make a safe escape. With exhilarating echoes of the movie Star Wars, Hawk and his crew reward Peter's courage by promising to return the little boy safely to his home planet. Together they embark upon a thrilling odyssey across millions of miles of outer space.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July, 1983 (Limited) by Millennium Films
Video Release: September 2nd, 2014 by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 84 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Science Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Supporting Cast

Dick Miller    Crazy Mel

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Production and Technical Credits

Howard R. Cohen    Director
Howard R. Cohen    Screenwriter
Roger Corman    Producer

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Synopsis

On the distant planet of Procyon III at a time far into the future, 10 year-old Peter Tracton is innocently trying to catch a pesky space bug when suddenly the warehouse he is playing in is attacked by outlaw Space Raiders, and the boy is whisked off on an incredible adventure beyond his wildest dreams. Col. C.W. "Hawk" discovers Peter hiding the hull of the of the cargo ship that he and his raiders have just hijacked. While under attack by Hawk's arch nemesis, the alien Zariatin, Peter risks his life to help with the repair of a damaged engine, enabling the Raiders to a make a safe escape. With exhilarating echoes of the movie Star Wars, Hawk and his crew reward Peter's courage by promising to return the little boy safely to his home planet. Together they embark upon a thrilling odyssey across millions of miles of outer space.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July, 1983 (Limited) by Millennium Films
Video Release: September 2nd, 2014 by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 84 minutes
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Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Science Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Supporting Cast

Dick Miller    Crazy Mel

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Howard R. Cohen    Director
Howard R. Cohen    Screenwriter
Roger Corman    Producer

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