Battle Beyond the Stars

In this 1980 science fiction film directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, a young farmer named Shad embarks on a quest to recruit mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from the tyrannical warlord Sador. The film features notable performances by Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, and George Peppard. With its engaging storyline and special effects, it draws inspiration from classic Westerns and samurai films. Interestingly, the film’s special effects were created by a team that included a young James Cameron. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.