Battle Royale director Kinji Fukasaku helmed this Japanese-made sci-fi epic in the wake of the craze brought on by "Star Wars"-setting up the perfect scenario for intergalactic adventure as a planet of innocents comes under fire from a marauding race of metal-skinned aliens. The planet's ruler uses eight magical seeds to select warriors who will defend the universe. Sonny Chiba, Vic Morrow, and Philip Casnoff star. 105 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono. Filmed in English. Region Free