
Two aliens from the planet Styrolia crashland on Earth near a farm and take the inhabitants hostage.
Directed by Allan Sandler, Robert Emenegger, Anne Spielberg, Ken Lavet, Captive leans on a strong ensemble — Cameron Mitchell, David Ladd, Lori Saunders — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1980.
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In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
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