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Released in 1980, (often titled I magnifici sette nello spazio in Italy) is a cult classic space opera produced by B-movie legend Roger Corman. It is famously recognized as a sci-fi retelling of The Magnificent Seven (and its inspiration, Seven Samurai ), as indicated by the protagonist's homeworld being named "Akir" in honor of Akira Kurosawa. Plot & Key Characters
Despite its low budget, the film is notable for launching the careers of major Hollywood talent: Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) - IMDb I magnifici sette nello spazio - Battle Beyond ...
: A group of five clones who share a single telepathic mind. Cayman : A reptilian humanoid with his own alien crew. Behind the Scenes Released in 1980, (often titled I magnifici sette
(Robert Vaughn): A notorious assassin who played an almost identical character in the original The Magnificent Seven . Cayman : A reptilian humanoid with his own alien crew
The story follows (Richard Thomas), a young farmer from the peaceful planet Akir, which is threatened with total destruction by the tyrannical warlord Sador (John Saxon) and his planet-killing "Stellar Converter". To save his people, Shad travels across the galaxy to recruit a ragtag band of mercenaries:
(Sybil Danning): A Valkyrie warrior seeking battle and glory.
