At long last, John and Eugene begin the much-requested coverage of the epitome of 1970s space opera: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century!
This week they look at the theatrical release and they spare some thoughts for the television re-edit.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Release Date: March 30, 1979
Runtime: 89 minutes
Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Pamela Hensley, Henry Silva, Tim O’Connor, Joseph Wiseman
Director: Daniel Haller
Writer: Glen A. Larson, Leslie Stevens (screenplay); Philip Francis Nowlan (original characters)
Synopsis:
20th century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens 500 years in the future after a deep space accident. Trying to clear his name after being used as a pawn by the nefarious Draconians, Buck must adapt to a post-apocalyptic Earth and help defend it from imminent invasion. Along the way, he befriends Colonel Wilma Deering and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens humanity’s survival.