Which film, directed by Roger Christian is based upon the first half of L. Ron Hubbard's 1982 novel of the same name?
Roger Christian (filmmaker) Roger Christian (born 25 February 1944) is an English set decorator, production designer and feature film director. He won an Academy Award for his work on the original "Star Wars" and was Oscar-nominated for his work on "Alien". Christian directed the second unit on both "Return of the Jedi" and "" as well as feature films including "The Sender" and "Nostradamus". He also directed the 2000 film "Battlefield Earth" which is regarded as one of the worst films ever made.
Military career of L. Ron Hubbard The military career of L. Ron Hubbard saw the future founder of Scientology serving in the United States Armed Forces as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve and, between 1941–50, the Navy Reserve. He saw active service between 1941–45, during World War II, as a naval Lieutenant (junior grade) and later as a Lieutenant. After the war he was mustered out of active service and resigned his commission in 1950.