The story follows (Richard Thomas), a young farmer from the peaceful planet Akir, which is threatened with total destruction by the tyrannical warlord Sador (John Saxon) and his planet-killing "Stellar Converter". To save his people, Shad travels across the galaxy to recruit a ragtag band of mercenaries:
Released in 1980, (often titled I magnifici sette nello spazio in Italy) is a cult classic space opera produced by B-movie legend Roger Corman. It is famously recognized as a sci-fi retelling of The Magnificent Seven (and its inspiration, Seven Samurai ), as indicated by the protagonist's homeworld being named "Akir" in honor of Akira Kurosawa. Plot & Key Characters I magnifici sette nello spazio - Battle Beyond ...
Despite its low budget, the film is notable for launching the careers of major Hollywood talent: Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) - IMDb The story follows (Richard Thomas), a young farmer
(Robert Vaughn): A notorious assassin who played an almost identical character in the original The Magnificent Seven . Plot & Key Characters Despite its low budget,
(George Peppard): A hard-drinking Earthman delivering weapons.
(Sybil Danning): A Valkyrie warrior seeking battle and glory.