The Black Hole

“A journey that begins where everything ends.”

The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.

Director

Gary Nelson

Music

John Barry

Screenplay

Jeb Rosebrook

Screenplay

Gerry Day

Status

Released

Release date

19/12/1979

Original language

English

Budget

US$ 20 M

Box office

US$ 36 M