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The War in Space (1977): Cast

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The War in Space is a 1977 adventure sci-fi film directed by Jun Fukuda, starring Hideji Ôtaki as Dr. Matsuzawa, Ryô Ikebe and Akihiko Hirata. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

The War in Space (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Jun Fukuda
Genres
Adventure , Sci-Fi , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The War in Space About?

The premise of The War in Space without spoilers.

In 1988, as Earth recovers from a near‑miss with a massive comet, a sudden alien invasion emerges. A mysterious army arrives with an unstoppable fleet of warships, forcing humanity into a desperate space war that will decide its fate. The conflict spreads across the stars as Earth's forces scramble to repel the invaders and protect humanity.

The War in Space Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • star wars imitation
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • space sci fi
  • alien invasion sci fi
  • fictional war
  • space adventure
  • space opera sci fi
  • alien
  • year 1988
  • 1980s
  • near future
  • tokusatsu
+8 more
  • outer space
  • venus the planet
  • spaceship
  • alien invasion
  • disaster
  • space opera
  • invasion
  • sequel
Cast & crew

The War in Space Cast & Characters

Hideji Ôtaki leads the cast as Dr. Matsuzawa, with Ryô Ikebe as Professor Masato Takigawa and Akihiko Hirata as Defense Countermeasure Supreme Commander Oshi. Directed by Jun Fukuda; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The War in Space

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Videos

The War in Space Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer - Japanese with English Subtitles
  • Trailer Trailer - English Dub
Details

The War in Space Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Galaxias año 2000” and “La guerre de l'espace”.

Also known as
  • Galaxias año 2000
  • La guerre de l'espace
  • Guerra Spaziale
  • Wakusei daisenso
  • 惑星大戦争 THE WAR IN SPACE
  • UFO'Erne Kommer!
  • Der große Krieg der Planeten
  • 惑星大战争
  • 惑星大戰爭

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FAQ

The War in Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The War in Space, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The War in Space?

The War in Space runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The War in Space released?

The War in Space was released on December 17, 1977.

Who directed The War in Space?

The War in Space was directed by Jun Fukuda.

More films by Jun Fukuda

Who is in the cast of The War in Space?

The War in Space stars Hideji Ôtaki as Dr. Matsuzawa, Ryô Ikebe as Professor Masato Takigawa and Akihiko Hirata as Defense Countermeasure Supreme Commander Oshi, among 16 credited actors.

Does The War in Space have a post-credit scene?

No. The War in Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The War in Space in?

The original language of The War in Space is Japanese.

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