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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (2010): Cast

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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star is a 2010 sci-fi documentary directed by Daniel Griffith, starring John Carpenter, Jeff Burr and Tommy Lee Wallace. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Daniel Griffith
Genres
Sci-Fi , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star About?

The premise of Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star without spoilers.

The documentary reveals the true story behind the wildly inventive sci‑fi cult classic Dark Star, tracing its start as a 1970s USC student film to its modern cult status. It examines the contentious partnership of legends John Carpenter (Halloween) and writer‑director Dan O’Bannon (Alien), offering rare insight into the minds that reshaped cinematic horror.

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Cast & crew

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star Cast

John Carpenter leads the cast, with Jeff Burr and Tommy Lee Wallace. Directed by Daniel Griffith; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Daniel Griffith

More films directed by Daniel Griffith: Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals, The Infinitesimal: Remembering the Shrinking Man, The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune and Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf.

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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star?

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star released?

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star was released on October 26, 2010.

Who directed Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star?

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star was directed by Daniel Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star?

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star stars John Carpenter, Jeff Burr and Tommy Lee Wallace, among 10 credited actors.

Does Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star have a post-credit scene?

No. Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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