The Black Hole (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Black Hole (1979) — The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search… Streaming on Disney Plus.
The Black Hole (1979) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Maximilian Schell as Dr. Hans Reinhardt
- Anthony Perkins as Dr. Alex Durant
- Robert Forster as Captain Dan Holland
- Joseph Bottoms as Lieutenant Charles Pizer
- Yvette Mimieux as Dr. Kate McCrae
- Ernest Borgnine as Harry Booth
- Tom McLoughlin as Captain S.T.A.R.
- Roddy McDowall as V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited)
- Slim Pickens as B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
- Gary Nelson as Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited)
- Steven Banks as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
- Don Lewis as Sentry Robot (uncredited)
Why Watch The Black Hole?
The Vibe: The Black Hole is a captivating and well-crafted adventure movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1979. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with adventure-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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