

Bill the Galactic Hero
2014-12-12 · 90 min · ★ 5.0
Bill is a reluctant astronaut in a fascist society.
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- Directors
- Alex Cox
- Production companies
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- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 104,000
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James MillerBill
Devon WycoffDeathwish Drang
Jesse Lee PachecoSixth Class Tembo
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