Released in 1980, Battle Beyond the Stars is Roger Corman's answer to Star Wars. The story follows Shad, a young man from the peaceful planet Akir. Their world is threatened by the ruthless warlord Sador, who commands the terrifying Stellar Converter weapon. Shad travels across the galaxy recruiting warriors, rogues, mercenaries and outcasts to defend his home world. If that plot sounds familiar, it should. The movie is essentially The Magnificent Seven in space, which itself was based on Seven Samurai. And somehow, despite the low budget and obvious Star Wars inspiration, Battle Beyond the Stars becomes its own weird, entertaining, charming sci-fi adventure.

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