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29th Nov 2003

Dark Star (1974)

29th Nov 2003

Dark Star (1974)

Continuity mistake: When the alien attacks Pinback, he drops his broom in the middle of the room. There is then an overhead shot which shows it back in the corner. (00:29:30)

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29th Nov 2003

Dark Star (1974)

Revealing mistake: When Pinback is hanging from the lift, just before he decides to undo the bolts, you can see a piece of wood supporting his back. (00:43:00)

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29th Nov 2003

Dark Star (1974)

Revealing mistake: When Talby is mending the communications laser, in one shot the laser beams are not there. The sound effect is audible and there are two white strings visible where the laser should be. (01:03:00)

jle

29th Nov 2003

Dark Star (1974)

Trivia: When Doolittle is floating through space after the explosion, a piece of debris which floats by him is marked "toilet tank thx 138" - a reference to George Lucas' first film. (01:20:40)

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