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The original spaceman!

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)

March 2, 19791h 29mEN
6.1

99 votes

Overview

Capt. William "Buck" Rogers is a jovial space cowboy who is accidentally time-warped from 1987 to 2491. Earth is engaged in interplanetary war following a global holocaust, and Buck's piloting skills make him an ideal starfighter recruit for the Earth Defense Directorate.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3.5M

Revenue

$21.7M

Production Companies

Universal PicturesGlen A. Larson ProductionsBruce Lansbury Productions

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