The Last Starfighter

Theatrical - Wide 1984-07-13

Cast Lance Guest Robert Preston Dan O'Herlihy Barbara Bosson Wil Wheaton
Directed by Nick Castle

Box Office Gross: $28,733,290

Running Time: 101 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, Lorimar Motion Pictures

Genres: Action Adventure

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Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their... See more world from the attack.

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