Battlestar Galactica / A Universal picture ; a Glen Larson production ; written by Glen A. Larson ; directed by Richard A. Colla ; produced by John Dykstra and Leslie Stevens ; executive producer, Glen A. Larson.

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The Galactica, a futuristic aircraft carrier the size of a small city, careens through a distant starfield followed by a convoy of bizarre space vehicles, all fleeing the destruction of the human race. Led by Commander Adama (Lorne Greene), these survivors have started on a journey to a thirteen sis...

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Uniform Title:	Battlestar Galactica (Television program : 1978-1979) Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Author:	Universal Pictures (Firm)
Other Authors:	Greene, Lorne Hatch, Richard, 1945-2017 Benedict, Dirk Colla, Richard A. Larson, Glen A.
Language:	English French
Language of the Original:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	Soundtrack in English or French. Closed-captioned.
Published:	Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, [1999], ©1999.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:	Science fiction, American. Films for the hearing impaired. Science fiction television programs. Television pilot programs.
Genre:	Science fiction television programs. Television pilot programs.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD

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Summary:	The Galactica, a futuristic aircraft carrier the size of a small city, careens through a distant starfield followed by a convoy of bizarre space vehicles, all fleeing the destruction of the human race. Led by Commander Adama (Lorne Greene), these survivors have started on a journey to a thirteen sister colony in a distant galaxy star system- a planet called Earth.
Note:	Widescreen format. Originally broadcast Sept. 18, 1978 as the pilot of the TV series. Special features: production notes, cast & filmmakers' bios, film highlights, web links. Videorecording.
Call Number:	AJ5 D0016801 VideoDVD
Audience:	Rated PG.
ISBN:	078323421X 9780783234212
Credits:	Musical composer, Stu Phillips conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
System Details:	DVD, Dolby digital, English 1.1 Mono, French 1.1 Mono.
Cast:	Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene.