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For a whole generation of video-game-playing kids, this 80s flick represents a special kind of wish-fulfillment: a down-on-his-luck kid becomes a video-game champ, only to find himself recruited to fight in an interplanetary war in another galaxy. Directed by Nick Castle and produced by Gary Adelson, this fan-favorite film has since become a cherished classic, captivating generations of audiences with its thrilling blend of space adventure, cutting-edge special effects for its time, and a heartwarming coming-of-age story. So get ready Starfighter. You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast discuss “The Last Starfighter” from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
There is no additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo
https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-never-knew-about-the-making-of-last-star-1602703884
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Hi! I am Chris Adams, host of the retro movie podcast Retro Life 4 You: Movies & More. I am a huge fans of everything 80's and 90's from the movies to the tv shows to the music, toys & more.
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