The Black Hole

1979
PG
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

29K

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A research vessel finds a missing ship, commanded by a mysterious scientist, on the edge of a black hole.A research vessel finds a missing ship, commanded by a mysterious scientist, on the edge of a black hole.A research vessel finds a missing ship, commanded by a mysterious scientist, on the edge of a black hole.

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

29K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 8 nominations total

Captain S.T.A.R.
(as Tommy McLoughlin)

Steven Banks

Sentry Robot
(uncredited)

Don Lewis

Sentry Robot
(uncredited)

Roddy McDowall

V.I.N.CENT.
(voice)
(uncredited)

Gary Nelson

Drone with Mask Removed
(uncredited)

Slim Pickens

B.O.B.
(voice)
(uncredited)

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The Black Hole

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Trivia
The film was originally supposed to take place in a completely weightless environment. The technical difficulties prompted a re-write of the script so that when the Palomino ties up the Cygnus gravity returned.

Goofs
At the very start of the movie, when Vincent announces, "The largest black hole I have ever seen, Mr. Pizer," and Pizer replies, "Hmm. Let's look at it on the holograph," the viewer can see someone's hand turning Vincent by his left foot. The hand stays there for a moment before pulling back off-camera.

Quotes
V.I.N.CENT: A wolf remains a wolf, even if it has not eaten your sheep.

Alternate versions
The Anchor Bay DVD includes a space background in the overture.

Connections
Edited into The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)

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Featured review

8/10

Underrated

Yes The Black Hole may have some silly dialogue and uneven acting, excepting Maximillian Schnell who is absolutely brilliant, but it is a very underrated film in my opinion. I love the story, it was an intriguing idea and it was compelling and moved at a good pace. The ending is wonderfully haunting and surreal, the direction is secure and the film's villain is one of the memorable ones I have seen in a while, twisted, tormented yet with a touch of humanity about him too. I did connect to the characters, yes even VINCENT and BOB. But what makes The Black Hole are the production values and music. The special effects, cinematography, design of the robots and set/scenery design are absolutely breathtaking and the score from the late legendary John Barry compliments the film perfectly. All in all, a very underrated film. 8/10 Bethany Cox