Hyperspace (1984): Cast & Plot
Hyperspace is a 1984 sci-fi comedy directed by Todd Durham, starring Robert Bloodworth as Lord Buckethead, R.C. Nanney and Paula Poundstone. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Todd Durham
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Regency Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hyperspace About?
The premise of Hyperspace without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The fate of humanity hangs in the balance when a minor navigation error sends the interstellar ruler Lord Buckethead crash‑landing on Earth instead of a distant galaxy. Undeterred, he continues his quest for the elusive princess and the hidden transmissions that could determine mankind’s survival.
Hyperspace Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- 3d
- parody comedy
- secret
- outer space
- 3 dimensional
- fingernails on chalkboard
- parody
- alien
Hyperspace Cast & Characters
Robert Bloodworth leads the cast as Lord Buckethead, with R.C. Nanney as Chester / Captain Starfighter and Paula Poundstone as Karen. Directed by Todd Durham; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Todd Durham
- Robert Bloodworth as Lord Buckethead
- R.C. Nanney as Chester / Captain Starfighter
- Paula Poundstone as Karen
- Alan Marx as Max
Also Starring in Hyperspace
· 15 more- Chris Elliott Hopper
- Steve Howard Mr. Uker
- John Davis Alien
- Dave Hager Chief Norman
- Fred Stevenson Colonel Lax
- Lisa Huss Alien
- Gordon Petersen Alien
- Susan Gellner Alien
- Lane Davidson Alien
- Joy Laurens Alien
- Kevin O'Reilly Father Cleary
- Kyrin Packard Mrs. Uker
- Elvis Owensby Timothy
- Rhett Owensby Little Jeff
- Edmund Panzer Professor
Hyperspace Plot Summary
What happens in Hyperspace from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Star Wars-style crawl opens the story, detailing a resistance led by Princess Serina that has stolen vital radio transmissions from a tyrannical Galactic Alliance. The Darth Vader-like Lord Buckethead closes in on the prize, but a faulty navigation jump drops his ship onto Earth instead of its intended battlefield. Unaware of their misstep, the minions he commands march into a quiet suburb, setting off a baffling sequence of misunderstandings and escapes.
Full summary
The whole story of Hyperspace, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hyperspace?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the tyrannical leader who pursues the stolen radio transmissions?
Cars in Hyperspace
27 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom and the 1975 Ford Econoline.
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1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Important role -
1975 Ford Econoline Important role -
1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Typ 1 Important role -
1964 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role
Hyperspace Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Gremloids” and “Gremlords”.
- Also known as
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- Gremloids
- Gremlords
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Movies Like Hyperspace
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hyper Space, Space Cop and Spaceballs.
Hyperspace FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hyperspace, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hyperspace?
Hyperspace runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Hyperspace released?
Hyperspace was released on September 1, 1984.
Who directed Hyperspace?
Hyperspace was directed by Todd Durham.
Who is in the cast of Hyperspace?
Hyperspace stars Robert Bloodworth as Lord Buckethead, R.C. Nanney as Chester / Captain Starfighter and Paula Poundstone as Karen, among 19 credited actors.
Does Hyperspace have a post-credit scene?
No. Hyperspace has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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