Captain Dan Holland — The Black Hole Character Profile

About Captain Dan Holland

The cautious captain of the USS Palomino. Investigates the mysterious Cygnus and uncovers evidence of the crew's fate. Leads the rescue of Dr. McCrae and survives the black hole encounter alongside the other Palomino crew members and V.I.N.CENT.

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Forster

Appears in

The Black Hole (1979)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Captain Dan Holland — Alliance Teammate — Dr. Alex Durant (Anthony Perkins)

  Fellow crew members working together on the mission.

• Captain Dan Holland — Alliance Teammate — Dr. Kate McCrae (Yvette Mimieux)

  Allies who coordinate the rescue operation.

• Captain Dan Holland — Professional Colleague — Harry Booth (Ernest Borgnine)

  Professional peers on the same expedition.

• Captain Dan Holland — Alliance Teammate — V.I.N.CENT. (Roddy McDowall)

  Co-conspirators in the final escape attempt.

• Captain Dan Holland — Conflict Opponent — Dr. Hans Reinhardt (Maximilian Schell)

  Holland's investigation puts him at odds with Reinhardt.

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• Dr. Hans Reinhardt (Maximilian Schell)
• Dr. Alex Durant (Anthony Perkins)
• Lieutenant Charles Pizer (Joseph Bottoms)
• Sentry Robot (uncredited) (Steven Banks)
• Dr. Kate McCrae (Yvette Mimieux)
• Harry Booth (Ernest Borgnine)
• Sentry Robot (uncredited) (Don Lewis)
• V.I.N.CENT. (Roddy McDowall)
• Captain S.T.A.R. (Tom McLoughlin)
• B.O.B. (Slim Pickens)
• Drone with Mask Removed (Gary Nelson)