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Star Wars knockoff so shameless it circles back to legendary.
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Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie (1978)

low-budget fever dreamcosplay chaos70s tokusatsu insanity

Overview

ActionScience Fiction

The movie version of Ryu and Hayato fighting against the Gavanas Empire.

Flag of JPJPJapanese
space war

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Cardboard spaceships held together by dreams and glue.

Costume

Vader knockoff wearing what appears to be a trash can.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater style roast session required.·Background: Put on while doing literally anything else.·Rewatch: Spot new budget shortcuts every time.
Minoru Yamada

Director

Minoru Yamada

ReleasedJul 22, 1978
Runtime21m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonelight
Feellight
Toei Company

Top Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Gen Hayato / Maboroshi

Akira Oda

Akira Oda

Ryu / Nagareboshi

Ryō Nishida

Ryō Nishida

Baru

Yōko Akitani

Yōko Akitani

Sophia

Shinzō Hotta

Shinzō Hotta

Captain Kogar

Jiro Shirai

Jiro Shirai

Igar

Ritsuko Fujiyama

Ritsuko Fujiyama

Kunoi

Seizō Fukumoto

Seizō Fukumoto

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Produced by Toei to cash in on Star Wars' 1978 Japanese release before official merchandise hit shelves.

Trivia

Hiroyuki Sanada (Hayato) became a legit international star in Westworld and Shōgun; this was paycheck #1.

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