'The Last Starfighter' at 40: Director Nick Castle on making his sci-fi fantasy classic (exclusive)

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'The Last Starfighter' at 40: Director Nick Castle on making his sci-fi fantasy classic (exclusive)
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"Greetings Starfighter, you have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada. Get ready! Prepare for blast off!"

Based on a screenplay by Jonathan Betuel,"The Last Starfighter" is the inspiring tale of a small town kid named Alex Rogan living at the Starlite Starbrite Trailer Court who dreams of leaving his dull life and making his mark in the world.

Backed by the expertise of distinguished production designer Ron Cobb a gorgeous orchestral score by composer Craig Safan and deft direction from Nick Castle, it has become a true cult classic, especially after last year's beautifulThis remaster brings Nick Castle's classic sci-fi fantasy into the 21st century in gorgeous 4K Ultra HD. Relive the 1984 classic like you've never seen it before.

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