War Of The Planets

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  • PG
  • 1979
  • 1 hr 29 min
  • 2.9  (997)

War of the Planets is an Italian science-fiction movie from 1977 that was directed by Alfonso Brescia. The movie follows the adventures of a team of astronauts on a mission to explore a distant planet. The astronauts quickly realize that the planet is not as uninhabited as they thought it would be, as they discover strange creatures and encounter a hostile alien race.

The plot begins with the arrival of the exploratory spacecraft Gamma One on the planet Aura. The crew consists of Commander Jack Rankin (played by John Richardson), botanist Dr. Karan (played by Yanti Somer), astronaut Augie (played by Massimo Foschi), and engineer Lt. Al (played by William Ross). The team is immediately confronted with the presence of a dangerous alien race, the Frogs, who are hell-bent on destroying the human visitors.

As the crew searches for a way to escape the planet, they are divided by their own differing opinions about how to deal with the hostile aliens. Commander Rankin takes a more diplomatic approach, hoping to find a peaceful resolution and avoid violence at all costs. Meanwhile, Augie, who is itching for a fight, wants to engage in a full-on assault against the Frogs. Dr. Karan tries to remain impartial, but ultimately supports Rankin's attempts at diplomacy.

As the astronauts continue to explore the planet, they encounter a wide variety of strange creatures that seem to be mutations caused by the planet's harsh environment. But none prove as dangerous as the Frogs, who use their superior technology and numbers to launch a sudden attack on Gamma One. The astronauts are forced to flee and seek more secure shelter, but find themselves constantly pursued by the Frogs.

Despite the imminence of their danger, the crew's scientific curiosity leads them to investigate a strange object they've discovered on the planet. They find that the object is a sentient being with incredible powers, which can manipulate time and space. The being warns them of a grave danger, and provides valuable insight on how to deal with the Frogs.

The movie builds tension as the crew's situation becomes increasingly dire, and the Frogs seem to gain the upper hand. The team is forced to rely on their wits and teamwork, as well as the help of unexpected allies, in order to survive and find a way off the planet.

Overall, War of the Planets is a classic science-fiction movie that captivates the viewer with its engaging plot, dynamic characters, and creative special effects. It combines thrilling action scenes with philosophical musings on the nature of diplomacy and war, and provides plenty of entertainment for fans of the genre.

War Of The Planets is a 1979 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.9.

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  • Release Date
    1979
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    1 hr 29 min
  • IMDB Rating
    2.9  (997)