The crew tries to respond but ends up crash landing on the planet as a result of radio waves.

As an apology he invites the crew to a party, much to the misgivings of Suko (Alfred Struwe), the ship's navigator.

The Cynro crew is unable to decide whether they should return to their ship and escape or stay and help the slaves gain freedom.

[4] DVD Verdict gave the film a positive review, calling it a "guilty pleasure" and a "fun, cheesy movie".

[5] DVD Talk also praised the film and wrote "Though it's easy to mock its very '70s art direction, costume design and general sensibility, In the Dust of the Stars (Im Staub der Sterne, 1975) exhibits much imagination throughout.