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Sayonara Jupiter

"A black hole, Jupiter and a desperate scheme to save mankind!"

March 17, 1984 2h 9m 5.3/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Sayonara Jupiter is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by Sakyo Komatsu. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tomokazu Miura, Diane Dangely, and Miyuki Ono

Synopsis

In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 17, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 2h 9m 129 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toho Pictures
  • IO Corp.
  • Toho Eizo Bijutsu
  • Tokyo Laboratory
  • Far East Laboratory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sayonara Jupiter about?

In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the...

Who directed Sayonara Jupiter?

Sayonara Jupiter was directed by Sakyo Komatsu.

How long is Sayonara Jupiter?

Sayonara Jupiter has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).

When was Sayonara Jupiter released?

Sayonara Jupiter was released on March 17, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sayonara Jupiter?

The main cast of Sayonara Jupiter includes Tomokazu Miura, Diane Dangely, Miyuki Ono, Rachel Huggett, Paul Tagawa.