| Description |
6 videodiscs (DVD)(1176 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1 encoding, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound. |
| Language |
English dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Herb Jefferson, Jr. Maren Jensen, Tony Swartz, Noah Hathaway, Terry Carter. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Ben Colman ... [et al.] ; editors, Robert L. Kimble, Leon Ortiz-Gil, Larry Strong ; original music, Stu Phillips ; special effects, John Dykstra. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast by ABC 1978-1979. |
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Special features: complete original series, presented in original broadcast order; loaded with newly produced bonus material and never-before-seen footage; collectible "Cylon head" packaging; interview with Glen A. Larson; deleted scenes; making "Battlestar Galactica"; the creation of "Battlestar Galactica"; cast experiences; composing music; photo gallery. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
In the deepest reaches of space, the fight to save all human life from extinction has begun. Hoping for lasting peace following centuries of intense warfare, the Twelve Colonies gather to sign a treaty with their dreaded enemies, the Cylons. But after an act of treachery, the Cylons launch a devasting surprise attack, destroying the Colonies home planet. A lone flagship, the Galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey to their new home-- far-off Earth. |
| Awards |
Emmy Awards, 1979: Emmy - Outstanding Costume Design for a Series (Jean-Pierre Dorleac); Outstanding Individual Achievement - Creative Technical Crafts (John Dykstra (special effects coordinator), Richard Edlund (director of miniature photography), Joe Goss (mechanical special effects)). |
| Contents |
disc 1. Saga of the star world ; Lost planet of the gods -- disc 2. The lost warrior ; The long patrol ; The gun on ice planet zero ; The magnificent warriors -- disc 3. The young lords ; The living legend ; Fire in space -- disc 4. War of the gods ; The man with nine lives -- disc 5. Murder on the rising star ; Greeting from Earth -- disc 6. Baltar's escape ; Experiment in terra ; Take the Celestra ; The hand of god. |
| Subject |
Interplanetary travel -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Science fiction television programs Videodiscs.
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| Added Author |
Colla, Richard A.
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Levi, Alan J.
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Hatch, Richard, 1945-
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Benedict, Dirk.
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Greene, Lorne.
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Jefferson, Herb, Jr.
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Jensen, Maren, 1957-
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Swartz, Tony, 1943-
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Hathaway, Noah, 1971-
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Carter, Terry, 1928-
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Glen A. Larson Productions.
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| ISBN |
1417002190 |
| Standard No. |
025192488627 |
| Music No. |
24886 Universal |
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