The Last Starfighter

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Theatrical Release Date:

07/13/1984

DVD Release Date:

06/08/1999

Run Time:

100min.

Starring:

Lance Guest , Robert Preston , Dan O'Herlihy , Catherine Stewart , Barbara Bosson

Director(s):

Nick Castle, Jr.

Distributor(s):

Universal

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Action,Family,Science Fiction

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