Battle Beyond the Stars was a 1980 space opera produced by Roger Corman with a $2 million budget. James Cameron, initially a modelmaker, took over as production designer. The film starred Richard Thomas as Shad who seeks mercenaries to save his planet from Sador, played by John Saxon. Though it received a 54% critic score and 41% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it grossed $11 million at the box office. This financial success exemplified Corman's ability to manage production budgets creatively. The film was influenced by Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and has been linked to modern productions like Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon.
Battle Beyond the Stars, once released in 1980, stands at 54% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a dismal 41% audience response, reflecting tougher contemporary views.
Despite mixed reviews, Battle Beyond the Stars made $11 million at the box office, proving a profitable investment for Roger Corman, who funneled $2 million into the project.
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