Movie Description

Meteor

(1979)

Overview

After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits it will cause an incredible catastrophe which will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules" but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR who have also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?

Cast

Facts

Original TitleMeteor

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1979-10-19

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 47m

Budget₹ 16000000

Revenue₹ 12600000

Production CompaniesAmerican International Pictures,Meteor Joint Venture,Palladium Productions

Genres

  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller
  • Action