Why did Christopher Plummer do Starcrash?

Trivia (47) The filmmakers were highly reluctant to allow John Barry to see the film, in case he decided to quit the project. Christopher Plummer admitted that he did the film so he could visit Italy for free.

What was Starcrash rated?

PG
Starcrash/MPAA rating

How old was Julie Andrews in Sound of Music?

20-year-old
The musical adaptation called for a versatile young actress who was also an accomplished singer. Although a number of established stars coveted the part, Lerner, Loewe and director Moss Hart decided to take a chance on the 20-year-old Julie Andrews, who had never before acted in such a demanding role.

When did Christopher Plummer pass away?

February 5, 2021
Christopher Plummer/Date of death
Christopher Plummer, in full Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer, (born December 13, 1929, Toronto, Ontario, Canada—died February 5, 2021, Weston, Connecticut, U.S.), Canadian actor known for his interpretations of classical roles on the stage as well as his starring and supporting roles in motion pictures.

Did Star Wars rip off Starcrash?

The plot to Starcrash is submental – a ripoff of Star Wars, which was already a ripoff classic action serials. There’s a gender-swapped rescue mission (David Hasselhoff is Princess Leia) and a big laser beam shoot ’em up at the end.

What year did the movie Starcrash come out?

March 9, 1979 (USA)
Starcrash/Release date

What is Christopher Plummer cause of death?

fall
Plummer died at his home in Weston on February 5, 2021, at the age of 91. According to Taylor, he died two-and-a-half weeks after a fall that resulted in a blow to the head. A statement released by the family announced that Plummer had died peacefully with Taylor by his side.

When was Starcrash released?

How much did Star Wars cost?

11 million USD
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope/Budget

Who are the actors in the movie starstarcrash?

Starcrash is a 1979 American space opera film directed by Luigi Cozzi and written by Cozzi and Nat Wachsberger. The cast includes Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff and Joe Spinell.

Is Starcrash science fiction or fantasy?

In an interview with Variety, director Luigi Cozzi described Starcrash as “science fantasy” as opposed to science fiction. Cozzi also stated that although people assume Starcrash was an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Star Wars, the design of the picture and its script were developed prior to the release of Star Wars.

How many tracks are there in the Starcrash soundtrack?

The score for Starcrash was composed and conducted by veteran composer John Barry. The soundtrack was given a limited release of 1,500 copies by BSX Records in December 2008, and featured 14 tracks of score.