Stargate

Overview

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film (1995)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1995)
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Box office
Grossed $197M worldwide, about 3.6 times its $55M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Long Beach, California and Arizona
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Setting
Set in Abydos, Colorado and Egypt
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Sequels
Followed by Stargate SG-1 and Children of the Gods
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Music
Music by David Arnold
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Karl Walter Lindenlaub
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