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Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight

Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight

Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2002

After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race.

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Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight

2002 Science Fiction · Adventure · Action 1h 30m

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After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race.

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Directed by

Michael Vejar

Written by

J. Michael Straczynski

Dylan Neal

Dylan Neal

David Martell

Andreas Katsulas

Andreas Katsulas

Citizen G'Kar

Alex Zahara

Alex Zahara

Dulann

Myriam Sirois

Myriam Sirois

Sarah Cantrell

Dean Marshall

Dean Marshall

Malcolm Bridges

Enid-Raye Adams

Enid-Raye Adams

Firell

Warren Takeuchi

Warren Takeuchi

Kitaro Sasaki

Court is in session

Put Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.