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Synopsis
This quirky science fiction comedy is a characteristic feature by iconoclastic director Tim Burton, known to moviegoers for Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The storyline affectionately harkens back to the deadpan sincerity of such '50s and '60s science-fiction films as The Day the Earth Stood Still and War of the Worlds. Flying saucers have been reliably seen over the capitals of the world, and the whole world awaits with bated breath to see what will transpire. Among those waiting is the President of the United States (Jack Nicholson), who is assured by his science advisor (Pierce Brosnan) that the coming aliens are utterly peaceful. This advice is hotly contested by the military (led by Rod Steiger), who advices the President to annihilate them. When the aliens land, they are seen to be green, garish, and very cheerful. But appearances prove deceiving when the "friendly" aliens abruptly disintegrate the entire U.S. Congress. Hollywood notables appear in vast quantities in roles (and sub-plots) of all sizes in this zany feature. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

Cast

Annette Bening Barbara Land
Pierce Brosnan Donald Kessler
Glenn Close Marsha Dale
Danny DeVito Rude Gambler
Michael J. Fox Jason Stone
Pam Grier Louise Williams
Tom Jones Himself
Sarah Jessica Parker Nathalie Lake
Martin Short Jerry Ross
Sylvia Sidney Grandma Norris
Rod Steiger Gen. Decker
Paul Winfield Gen. Casey
Jim Brown Byron Williams
Jack Nicholson Art Land
Jack Nicholson President Dale
Natalie Portman Taffy Dale

Production Crew

John Dexter Art Director
Mark S. Miller Associate Producer
Paul Deason Associate Producer
Jean McCarthy Casting
Matthew Barry Casting
Victoria Thomas Casting
Peter Suschitzky Cinematographer
Danny Elfman Composer (Music Score)
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Tim Burton Director
Chris Lebenzon Editor
Tom Mack First Assistant Director
Larry Franco Producer
Larry J. Franco Producer
Tim Burton Producer
Wynn P. Thomas Production Designer
Jonathan Gems Screen Story
Jonathan Gems Screenwriter
Nancy Haigh Set Designer
Randy Thom Set Designer
Richard G. Berger Set Designer
Danny Elfman Songwriter
Dennis Maitland, Sr. Sound/Sound Designer
Jim Mitchell Special Effects Supervisor
Jim Mitchell Special Effects Supervisor
Joe Dunne Stunts Coordinator
James Hegedus Supervising Art Director
Year: 1996
Runtime: 103
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for sci-fi fantasy violence and brief sexuality
Category: Feature


Produced by
Warner Brothers