Battlefield Earth
2000
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Synopsis
In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.
Key facts
Cast
John Travolta, Barry Pepper, Forest Whitaker, Kim Coates, Sabine Karsenti, Christian Tessier, Sylvain Landry, Michael Byrne
Original language
English
First release
May 12, 2000 (United States)
Production companies
Franchise Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Home video distributors
Warner Home Video (Canada)
Based on
Battlefield Earth
Awards
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award
Setting
Washington, D.C., Colorado
Filming locations
Montreal, Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Corey Mandell, J.D. Shapiro
Producer
Elie Samaha, John Travolta, Jonathan D. Krane
Cinematography
Giles Nuttgens
Editing
Robin Russell
Music
Elia Cmiral
Special makeup effects
Mike Smithson
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | Battlefield Earth | |
| Alternate title | Battlefield Earth : A Saga for the Year 3000 |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Warner Home Video (cat. no. 18566) | 2000, Canada, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| CD | Battlefield Earth (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Elia Cmiral, Billy West, John Whynot (2000) | 3 releases, 2000: Varèse Sarabande |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | May 12, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | May 19, 2000 |
| Streaming | South Korea | May 29, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 31, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 31, 2000 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | June 2, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 2, 2000 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 2, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 2, 2000 |
| Theatrical | France | June 14, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | October 19, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Japan | October 21, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 21, 2001 |
| Television | Netherlands | November 2, 2003 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | Canada | 2000 18566 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 6, 2001 |
| Home video | Netherlands | August 21, 2002 |
Full credits
| Director | Roger Christian |
| Cast | John Travolta (Terl), Barry Pepper (Jonnie Goodboy Tyler), Forest Whitaker (Ker), Kim Coates (Carlo), Sabine Karsenti (Chrissy), Christian Tessier (Mickey), Sylvain Landry (Sammy), Michael Byrne (Parson Staffer), Richard Tyson (Robert the Fox), Christopher Freeman (Processing Clerk), Shaun Austin-Olsen (Planetship), Tim Post (Assistant Planetship / Psychlo Guard), Earl Pastko (Bartender), Michel Perron (Rock), Andy Bradshaw (Mason), Tait Ruppert (Rodman), Kelly Preston (Chirk), Marie-Josée Croze (Mara), Andrew Campbell (Leering Grin Bandit) |
| Screenplay | Corey Mandell, J.D. Shapiro |
| Producer | Elie Samaha, John Travolta, Jonathan D. Krane |
| Executive producer | Andrew Stevens, Ashok Amritraj, Don Carmody |
| Cinematography | Giles Nuttgens |
| Editing | Robin Russell |
| Music | Elia Cmiral |
| Production design | Patrick Tatopoulos |
| Special makeup effects | Mike Smithson |
| Visual effects | Erik Henry |
| Costumes | Patrick Tatopoulos |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
