On this day in movie history - Dark Star (1974)

Dark Star

directed by John Carpenter,

written by John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon,

was released in the United States on March 30, 1974.

Music by John Carpenter.

Title song Benson, Arizona performed by John Yager.

Lyrics by Bill Taylor.

Cast:

Brian Narelle, Dan O'Bannon, Cal Kuniholm, Andreijah "Dre" Pahich, John Carpenter, Joe Saunders, Barbara "Cookie" Knapp, Miles Watkins, Nick Castle.

 

Born on this day – Dan O'Bannon:

Actor

Writer

Director

September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009