Stargate (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stargate |
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| Directed by | Roland Emmerich |
| Produced by | Dean Devlin |
| Written by | Roland Emmerich Dean Devlin |
| Starring | Kurt Russell James Spader |
| Music by | David Arnold |
| Studio | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | 28 October, 1994 |
| Running time | 121 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $55,000,000 (est.) |
Stargate is an exciting science fiction movie from 1994. It tells the story of a special device that can transport people to other planets. The film mixes adventure with ideas about ancient Egypt and space travel.
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The Stargate's Discovery and Purpose
The movie begins in 1928 at a dig site in Giza, Egypt. There, scientists discover a huge metal ring. This ring is covered with mysterious hieroglyphics, which are ancient Egyptian symbols.
Years later, the US Air Force calls in a smart archeologist named Doctor Daniel Jackson. His job is to figure out what the symbols on the ring mean. Dr. Jackson soon learns that the ring is not just an old artifact. It is an amazing piece of alien technology. This device is called a "Stargate."
The Stargate can create a wormhole. A wormhole is like a shortcut through space. It allows people and objects to travel instantly across the universe.
Journey to a New World
After understanding how the Stargate works, a military team is put together. This team, led by Colonel Jack O'Neil, travels through the Stargate. Dr. Jackson joins them on this incredible journey.
They arrive on a distant planet that looks a lot like ancient Egypt. The people living there are similar to ancient Egyptians. They are ruled by a powerful being named Ra. Ra is an alien who pretends to be their god.
The team soon realizes they cannot easily get back to Earth. They must find a way to defeat Ra and return home.
Facing Ra and Finding a Way Home
The military team and Dr. Jackson work together to challenge Ra. They learn about Ra's power and how he controls the people on the planet. Eventually, they manage to defeat Ra using a powerful nuclear blast.
With Ra gone, the team figures out how to activate the Stargate again. This allows them to travel back to Earth. However, Dr. Jackson makes a big decision. He has fallen in love and gets married on the alien planet. He decides to stay there, while the rest of the team returns home.
Images for kids
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Concept drawing of Ra's original humanoid form by Patrick Tatopoulos.
See also
In Spanish: Stargate (película) para niños
