Hitting the theaters in 1980, Battle Beyond the Stars played like a poor man’s (or teenager’s) Star Wars — but had a great time doing it. Roger Corman probably spent more money on this movie than he ever intended to, but it paid off in the long run, becoming one of his most beloved cult classics. It spawned or advanced the careers of several Hollywood heavyweights, including James Cameron (as art director/model maker), James Horner (composer) and John Sayles (screenwriter), while featuring some fine performances by veteran Hollywood actors such George Peppard, Robert Vaughn and John Saxon. Sci-fi fans will also be delighted to see Marta Kristen of Lost in Space fame in a supporting role.