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The Real Death Star

The Real Death Star

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Documentary

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This documentary examines theories behind the creation of gamma ray bursts, destructive explosions in space that can wipe out entire star systems.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

48 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

08 January 2002

Country

Cast

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Narrator (voice)

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