The War in Space
Watch TrailerThe year is 1988, and in the midst of recovering from a near-miss with a large comet, Earth finds that there are much worse matters at hand: the sudden arrival of a strange army of aliens and their fleet of unstoppable warships.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 惑星大戦争 |
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Adventure, Science Fiction, Action |
| Director | Jun Fukuda |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (28 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic invasion narrative, relying heavily on the practical effects and model work characteristic of its era. It explores humanity's resilience when faced with an overwhelming, existential threat from the stars.
Those who tire of CGI-heavy spectacles may find charm in its tangible, earnest execution. What lingers after the final battle is a nostalgic appreciation for analog sci-fi ambition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jun Fukuda
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Best enjoyed as a late-night tribute to the charm of practical effects and miniature sets.
🎭 Cast
Kensaku Morita
Koji Miyoshi
Yuko Asano
Jun Takigawa
Ryō Ikebe
Professor Masato Takigawa
Masaya Oki
Reikai Muroi
Hiroshi Miyauchi
Kazuo Fuyuki
Hideji Ōtaki
Dr. Matsuzawa
Katsutoshi Atarashi
Tadashi Mikasa
Akihiko Hirata
Defense Countermeasure Supreme Commander Oshi
Gorō Mutsumi
Hell Commander
David Perin
Jimmy
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