Battle Beyond the Stars is a sci-fi adventure film set in a distant galaxy. The movie follows a young farmer named Shad who embarks on a quest to save his peaceful planet from the tyrannical warlord Sador and his evil empire. With the help of a group of diverse mercenaries, including a space cowboy, a female warrior, and a brooding killer-for-hire, Shad and his team must defend their planet against Sador's powerful army and deadly weapons. As they prepare for battle, Shad's sister Mol is captured by Sador's forces, adding personal stakes to the fight. The mercenaries put their skills to the test as they take on Sador's troops and face off against Hammerhead, a massive and highly armed spaceship. The film features epic space battles, action-packed sequences, and a cast of unique and interesting characters. Will Shad and his team be able to defeat Sador and save their planet, or will they fall victim to his tyranny?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Battle Beyond the Stars include Mad Max, Mad Max 2, The Black Hole, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Krull, Damnation Alley.

Battle Beyond the Stars was released in theaters on September 8, 1980.