Laserblast (1978): Cast & Plot
Laserblast is a 1978 sci-fi horror film directed by Michael Rae, starring Kim Milford as Billy Duncan, Janet Dey and Keenan Wynn. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Michael Rae
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Selected Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Laserblast About?
The premise of Laserblast without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bullied and restless, happy‑go‑lucky teen Billy Duncan stumbles upon a mysterious alien laser rifle in the California desert. The weapon grants him extraordinary power, but it also draws the attention of two vengeful extraterrestrials who have just killed its former human owner, thrusting Billy into a dangerous chase.
Laserblast Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- outdoor sex
- star wars billboard
- pinball machine
- mutation
- erotic 70s
- big clock
- redneck sherrif
- broadway star
- reference to rocky horror
- pool party
- tumour
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- hot tamale
- local anesthetic
- alien invasion sci fi
- sex scene
- alien
- laser gun
- kiss
- growling monster
- reference to star wars
- blonde
- exploding car
- gas station
- laboratory
- chest wound
- independent film
- 1970s
- psycho killer
- rock star
- station wagon
- b sci fi
- teenager
- 1970s fashion
- coca cola
- smc cartage company garage chicago illinois
- 1950s
- ends with a freeze frame
- teenage boy
- transformation
- stop motion animation
- desert
- gun
- laser
- smoke
- death
- space ship
- machine gun
- airplane
- friend
Laserblast Cast & Characters
Kim Milford leads the cast as Billy Duncan, with Janet Dey as Eleanor Duncan and Keenan Wynn as Colonel Farley. Directed by Michael Rae; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Rae
- Kim Milford as Billy Duncan
- Janet Dey as Eleanor Duncan
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Keenan Wynn as Colonel Farley - Cheryl Smith as Kathy Farley
Also Starring in Laserblast
· 16 more- Eddie Deezen Froggy
- Mike Bobenko Chuck Boran
- Gianni Russo Tony Craig
- Roddy McDowall Doctor Mellon
- Rick Walters Mike London
- Dennis Burkley Deputy Pete Ungar
- Simmy Bow Gas Station Attendant
- Ron Masak Sheriff
- Barry Cutler Deputy Jesse Jeep
- Steve Neill Alien Fugitive
- Joanna Lipari Franny
- Eric Jenkins Pilot
- Wendy Wernli Carolyn Spicer
- Melinda Wunderlich Girl on Bench
- Michael Barrere Hip Kid
- Franne Schacht Sheriff's Secretary
Laserblast Plot Summary
What happens in Laserblast from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sunbaked desert, a green-skinned figure wanders with a mysterious laser cannon strapped to his arm, and two reptilian aliens aboard an approaching spacecraft step out brandishing weapons. After a tense firefight, the aliens disintegrate the man and, once they spot an airplane in the sky, they retreat to their ship, leaving behind the cannon and a pendant the man wore.
Full summary
The whole story of Laserblast, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Laserblast?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed the teen protagonist Billy Duncan?
Cars in Laserblast
24 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1974 AMC Matador.
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1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Main role -
1974 AMC Matador Important role -
1962 Buick LeSabre Important role -
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Important role
Laserblast Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Laser Blast” and “L'uomo laser”.
- Also known as
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- Laser Blast
- L'uomo laser
- Laserkill - Todesstrahlen aus dem All
- El rayo destructor del planeta desconocido
- Rayon laser
- Лазерный взрыв
- Alienígenas na Terra
- 镭射人魔
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Laserblast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Laserblast, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Laserblast?
Laserblast runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Laserblast released?
Laserblast was released on March 1, 1978.
Who directed Laserblast?
Laserblast was directed by Michael Rae.
More films by Michael Rae Who is in the cast of Laserblast?
Laserblast stars Kim Milford as Billy Duncan, Janet Dey as Eleanor Duncan and Keenan Wynn as Colonel Farley, among 20 credited actors.
Does Laserblast have a post-credit scene?
No. Laserblast has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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