![]() ![]() Released to critical and commercial failure, Battlefield Earth is frequently described as one of the worst films of all time and the worst received film out of Travolta's filmography. Travolta, as co-producer, also contributed millions of dollars he envisioned Battlefield Earth as the first in a two-part adaptation of the book, as it only covers the first half of the novel's story. Production began in 1999, largely funded by the German distribution company Intertainment AG. In 1998, it was picked up by independent production company Franchise Pictures, which specialized in rescuing stars' pet projects. ![]() He was unable to obtain major studio funding because of concerns regarding the script and its connections to Scientology. Travolta, a Scientologist, began attempting to adapt Battlefield Earth in the mid-1990s. The film follows a rebellion against the alien Psychlos, who have ruled Earth for 1,000 years. ![]() It was directed by Roger Christian and stars John Travolta, Barry Pepper, and Forest Whitaker. ![]() Battlefield Earth (also referred to as Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000) is a 2000 American science fiction film based on the 1982 novel by Scientology founder L. ![]()
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