''Meteor'', 1979

A vintage movie poster of ''Meteor'', a disaster science fiction film released in 1979. The movie was directed by Ronald Neame and featured an... more

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''Meteor'', 1979

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage movie poster of ''Meteor'', a disaster science fiction film released in 1979. The movie was directed by Ronald Neame and featured an ensemble cast that included Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, and Brian Keith, among others.

The plot of "Meteor" revolves around the threat posed by a massive asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth. The film combines elements of disaster, science fiction, and action genres as it explores the efforts of a group of scientists and government officials to prevent the asteroid from impacting our planet.

The story begins when an American satellite weapon called "Hercules" is taken out of orbit and crashes into a Soviet satellite, inadvertently altering the trajectory of a 5-mile-wide asteroid named Orpheus. The asteroid's new path puts it on a collision course with Earth, and the impact is expected to cause catastrophic destruction, including the potential for worldwide extinction.

To prevent this disaster, a team of American and Soviet scientists and military personnel must work together to develop a plan to divert the asteroid from its deadly course. The film follows their race against time as they struggle to find a solution and implement it before it's too late.

"Meteor" is known for its special effects, which were quite impressive for its time, and the film's depiction of the destructive power of the asteroid and the efforts to stop it are a central focus of the movie. Additionally, the film explores the political tensions of the Cold War era, as American and Soviet characters must set aside their differences to cooperate in the face of a common threat.

While "Meteor" received mixed reviews from critics and didn't achieve the same level of success as some other disaster films of the era, it remains a notable entry in the genre, particularly for fans of 1970s disaster movies and science fiction enthusiasts.

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January 26th, 2022