Saturn 3 (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Saturn 3 is a 1980 adventure thriller directed by Stanley Donen, starring Harvey Keitel, Douglas Lambert and Kirk Douglas. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 9 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITC Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saturn 3 About?
The premise of Saturn 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On a remote moon of Saturn, a scientist and his companion encounter a dangerous situation. A space station manager, driven to madness, poses a deadly threat, utilizing a formidable robotic enforcer. The rugged scientist and his alluring partner must confront the manager and overcome the perils that await them in this isolated outpost.
Saturn 3 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychopath
- infatuation
- robot sci fi
- male rear nudity
- robot
- scientist
- self sacrifice
- earth viewed from space
- older man younger woman relationship
- man versus machine
- spaceship
- severed hand
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- killer robot
- outer space
- rampage
- malfunctioning android
- woman wears a towel
- asteroid
- female nudity
- cult film
- close up of eye
- rear nudity
- bare chested male
- surveillance
- security camera
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- eavesdropping
- spacesuit
- helmet
- research station
- moon
- babe scientist
- laboratory
- lifting a female into the air
- violence
- brutality
- escape
- escape attempt
- attempted murder
- manipulation
- control
- love triangle
- space sci fi
- man and woman shower together
- rings of saturn
- evil robot
- killing a dog
- artificial intelligence
- pill
Saturn 3 Cast
Harvey Keitel leads the cast, with Douglas Lambert and Kirk Douglas. Directed by Stanley Donen; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stanley Donen
Also Starring in Saturn 3
· 3 moreMore from Stanley Donen
More films directed by Stanley Donen, best-rated first: Singin' in the Rain, Charade, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Two for the Road.
Saturn 3 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saturn 3 9 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 9 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 52% User score
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Saturn 3 Plot Summary
What happens in Saturn 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative begins within a space station orbiting the planet Saturn. An announcement reverberates through the station as Captain James, portrayed by Douglas Lambert, prepares for departure. While James dons his spacesuit, he encounters Benson, portrayed by Harvey Keitel, who lurks ominously in the corner, obscured by his helmet. James learns that Benson has failed a mental stability test, prompting him to take over the mission. In a shocking twist, as James finishes his preparations, Benson opens the airlock, tragically leading to James’s death as his body is expelled into the void of space. Benson seizes the opportunity and assumes James’s role.
Full summary
The whole story of Saturn 3, scene by scene
Saturn 3 Box Office
Saturn 3 grossed $9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9M
- US & Canada
- $9M
Saturn 3 Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Saturn 3 TV trailer 1980
- Trailer Saturn 3 ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Saturn 3?
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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Who is the captain summoned to the space station at the beginning of the film?
Saturn 3 Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Saturne 3” and “The Helper”.
- Also known as
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- Saturne 3
- The Helper
- Missão Saturno 3
- Hármas számú űrbázis
- Saturno 3
- Mörder Roboter
- 새턴 3
- Saturn City
- Mördarroboten
- Κρόνος 3: Επανάσταση στα Άστρα
- Сатурн 3
- 터미네이션
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- Dødskamp på Saturn 3
- 土星三号
- นรก 3 พันล้านไมล์
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Saturn 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Saturn 3, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saturn 3?
Saturn 3 runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Saturn 3 released?
Saturn 3 was released on February 15, 1980.
Who directed Saturn 3?
Saturn 3 was directed by Stanley Donen.
More films by Stanley Donen Who is in the cast of Saturn 3?
Saturn 3 stars Harvey Keitel, Douglas Lambert and Kirk Douglas, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Saturn 3 make at the box office?
Saturn 3 grossed $9 million worldwide.
How is Saturn 3 rated?
Saturn 3 has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 9 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Saturn 3 have a post-credit scene?
No. Saturn 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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