Deep Space (1988): Cast & Plot
Deep Space is a 1988 sci-fi horror film starring Charles Napier as Det. Ian McLemore, James Booth and Norman Burton. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trans World Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deep Space About?
The premise of Deep Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A monster that was secretly engineered and launched into space by government scientists crashes back to Earth, unleashing a killing spree. As the death toll climbs, veteran cop McLemore takes charge, determined to stop the creature and protect the survivors.
Deep Space Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien
- blonde
- tentacles
- monster
- creature feature
- alien creature
- alien invasion
- satellite
- biological weapon
- laboratory
- outer space
- secret
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- crash landing
- meteor
- blood stain
- white telephone
- police captain
- police
- policeman
- speeding
- corpse
- sleeping on a bench
- investigation
- homeless man
- black telephone
- mustache
- blood splatter
- employer employee relationship
- map
- watching tv
- dog
- woman undresses
- female police officer
- creature
- alien monster
- alien contact
- explosion
- exploding car
- revolver
- shotgun
- axe
- military
- u.s. army
- soldier
- cult film
- two word title
- psychotronic film
- b movie
- b horror
- rampage
Deep Space Cast & Characters
Charles Napier leads the cast as Det. Ian McLemore, with James Booth as Dr. Forsyth and Norman Burton as General Randolph.
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Charles Napier as Det. Ian McLemore -
James Booth as Dr. Forsyth - Norman Burton as General Randolph
- Ann Turkel as Carla Sandbourn
Also Starring in Deep Space
· 21 more- Bo Svenson Captain Robertson
- Julie Newmar Lady Elaine Wentworth
- Ron Glass Jerry Merris
- Anthony Eisley Dr. Rogers
- Fred Olen Ray Workman #2
- Jimmy Williams Workman #1
- Michael Forest Hawkins
- Dawn Wildsmith Janice
- Fox Harris Professor Whately
- Jesse Dabson Jason
- Richard Hench Paramedic #2
- Sandy Brooke Woman in House
- Drew Godderis Blue Coat
- Bob Ivy Hanson
- Susan Stokey Susan
- Tony Montero Yamotta
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- Peter Palmer Pike
- William Fair Michaelson
- Rachel Howard Marylyn
- Joe Praml Nate
- Elisabeth Brooks Mrs. Ridley
Deep Space Plot Summary
What happens in Deep Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a U.S. military satellite project, head scientist Dr. Forsyth, James Booth, oversees a high-stakes operation. When control is lost, the team cannot prevent a crash within two hours. Upon impact, the capsule cracks open, revealing a dormant biological weapon — a sentient creature nicknamed Sentar. Forsyth informs General Randolph, Norman Burton, that the payload is a new kind of weapon; the General wants it destroyed via a remote emergency system, but Forsyth remains cautious, arguing there is little risk that it will wake. A careless disturbance by a passing couple wakes the creature and sets it loose, sending it toward Los Angeles.
Full summary
The whole story of Deep Space, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Deep Space?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrayed the head scientist Dr. Forsyth?
Cars in Deep Space
12 cars on screen, including the 1977 Pontiac Catalina and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1977 Pontiac Catalina Main role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Minor role -
1975 Buick Estate Wagon Background role
Deep Space Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Temný vesmír” and “Alien - O Terror do Espaço”.
- Also known as
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- Temný vesmír
- Alien - O Terror do Espaço
- Del espacio profundo
- L'invasion des cocons
- Nel profondo dello spazio
- Otchlan kosmosu
- Duboki svemir
- Глубокий космос
- 魔茧入侵
- 에이리언 대습격
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Deep Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Deep Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deep Space?
Deep Space runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Deep Space released?
Deep Space was released on May 1, 1988.
Who is in the cast of Deep Space?
Deep Space stars Charles Napier as Det. Ian McLemore, James Booth as Dr. Forsyth and Norman Burton as General Randolph, among 25 credited actors.
Does Deep Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Deep Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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