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"Battlestar Galactica" Saga of a Star World (1978)


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"Battlestar Galactica" (1978): Season 1: Episode 1 -- When the Cylons trick the human fleet and destroy all its ships except the Battlestar Galactica, Commander Adama gathers up the remaining humans from the 12 colony worlds and leads them in search of the legendary 13th colony: Earth.
"Battlestar Galactica" (1978): Season 1: Episode 1 -- When the fleet stops at the planet Carillon to refuel and pick up supplies, a newly-elected member of the Council seizes power from Commander Adama.
"Battlestar Galactica" (1978): Season 1: Episode 1 -- While most of the crew members from Galactica enjoy themselves in the casino, Apollo and Starbuck discover a dark secret in the mines below.
"Battlestar Galactica" (1978): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Actor Jamie Bamber (Apollo) recalls his introduction to the series and the terrible impressions he had before reading the script.
"Battlestar Galactica" (1978): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Actor Jamie Bamber (Apollo) recalls his grueling audition for the show.

Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   78 votes
Director:
Richard A. Colla
Writers:
Glen A. Larson (creator)
Glen A. Larson (written by)
Contact:
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TV Series:
"Battlestar Galactica" (1978)
Original Air Date:
17 September 1978 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Genre:
Sci-Fi | Action | Adventure more
Plot:
The Twelve Colonies of man are annihilated by the Cylons. Adama, commanding the last surviving Battlestar... more | full synopsis
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Cast

  (Episode Cast overview, first billed only)
Richard Hatch ... Capt. Apollo

Dirk Benedict ... Lt. Starbuck
Lorne Greene ... Commander Adama
Herb Jefferson Jr. ... Lt. Boomer (as Herbert Jefferson Jr.)
Tony Swartz ... Flight Sgt. Jolly
Maren Jensen ... Athena

Noah Hathaway ... Boxey
Terry Carter ... Col. Tigh
Lew Ayres ... President Adar
Wilfrid Hyde-White ... Anton
John Colicos ... Baltar
Laurette Spang ... Cassiopeia
John Fink ... Dr. Payne

Jane Seymour ... Serina

Ray Milland ... Sire Uri
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
133 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Glen A. Larson Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original shooting model, restored for a display at Universal Studios several years after "Galactica 1980" wrapped production, went missing when the display was removed. The model, which Universal views as stolen property, has yet to be recovered. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Starbuck's Viper is damaged he runs a check of his system with Athena. The first computer screen display for the "Alpha Circuit" shows on the right hand side of the screen "Made in USA" [Widescreen DVD, chapter 6] more
Quotes:
Commander Adama: Fleeing from the Cylon Tyranny, the last battlestar, Galactica, leads a ragtag fugitve fleet on a lonely quest: a shining planet known as Earth. more
Movie Connections:
Edited into The Cylons of 'Battlestar Galactica' (2004) (V) more

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