Dark Planet (1997 film)

Dark Planet is a 1997 science-fiction film.

Plot
Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon beset by political intrigue and treachery, jeopardizing not only the mission, but the lives of the entire crew.

Cast

 * Michael York as Captain Winter
 * Paul Mercurio as Hawke
 * Harley Jane Kozak as Brendan
 * Ed O'Ross as Byron
 * Maria Ford as Salera
 * Phil Morris as Fletcher

Production
Dark Planet was part of a plan by producer Barnet Bain to see if he could produce three films back-to-back using a single sound stage with the other two films being Timelock and The Apocalypse. Albert Magnoli became involved as he and Bain were friends and when Magnoli had an opening in his schedule Bain sent him the script for Dark Planet with Magnoli doing some uncredited script revisions and coming on board to direct.

Release
Dark Planet was released on home video on September 16, 1997.