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The Black Hole (1979)
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.
The film's central conflict, involving a mad scientist's unchecked ambition and the ethics of artificial intelligence, presents universal moral and philosophical dilemmas rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. The narrative focuses on individual heroism and survival against a clear antagonist, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, reflecting common casting practices of its era, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a science fiction adventure without explicitly critiquing or framing traditional identities negatively, nor does it center on explicit DEI themes.
The film utilizes strong Christian iconography, including angels, demons, and imagery reminiscent of heaven and hell, to depict the ultimate fate and spiritual journey of the antagonist. This narrative choice aligns with a moral framework of judgment for hubris and cruelty, suggesting a spiritual dimension to existence.
The film 'The Black Hole, 1979' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The storyline centers on a science fiction adventure in space, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'The Black Hole, 1979' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its science fiction narrative. The story focuses on a research vessel's encounter with a lost ship near a black hole, involving human and robot characters, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The film features Dr. Kate McCrae as the primary female character. She is a scientist and psychic, but she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Her role does not involve direct physical confrontation or martial arts.
The Black Hole (1979) is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters could have had their gender swapped from a prior canonical depiction.
The Black Hole (1979) is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical race established for them to be swapped from.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximilian Schell | Dr. Hans Reinhardt | Male | White | |
Anthony Perkins | Dr. Alex Durant | Male | White | |
Robert Forster | Captain Dan Holland | Male | White | |
Joseph Bottoms | Lieutenant Charles Pizer | Male | White | |
Yvette Mimieux | Dr. Kate McCrae | Female | Latino, Latino, White | |
Ernest Borgnine | Harry Booth | Male | White | |
Roddy McDowall | V.I.N.CENT. (voice) (uncredited) | Male | White | |
Slim Pickens | B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited) | Male | White | |
Gary Nelson | Drone with Mask Removed (uncredited) | Male | White | |
Don Lewis | Sentry Robot (uncredited) | Other | Black |
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