SpaceCamp (Space Camp) (1986)

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Harry Winer

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Kate Capshaw
Andie Bergstrom

Lea Thompson
Kathryn Fairly

Kelly Preston
Tish Ambrosei

Larry B. Scott
Rudy Tyler

Joaquin Phoenix
Max

Tate Donovan
Kevin Donaldson

Tom Skerritt
Cmdr. Zach Bergstrom

Barry Primus
Brennan

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10 years ago at May 5 19:22

Emily J.

Kids love space. Kids love robots. Therefore, they would love this movie, right? Well... if you want my opinion, I kinda see this as a TOTAL mixed bag.

After the first few minutes, this movie is nothing but mean-spirited, from Max being bullied by Kevin, to Andie harshly chewing out the newcomers for screwing up a simulation (which I can't help but think Armageddon recycled). Yeah, I ... read more

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Description: SpaceCamp is a 1986 American space adventure film inspired by the U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Directed by Harry Winer from a screenplay by Clifford Green (as W. W. Wicket) and Casey T. Mitchell, the film stars Kate Capshaw, Kelly Preston, Larry B. Scott, Lea Thompson, Tate Donovan, and Joaquin Phoenix (credited as Leaf Phoenix). The film received mixed reviews and is famous for being a "marketing nightmare," as it was released less than five months after the Challenger accident of January 28, 1986 (although filming was completed before the disaster occurred). The film performed poorly at the box office, ... (more)

Release date: 6 June 1986
UPC: 013131140699

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