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The Borrower
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The Borrower

1991-08-16 · 90 min · ★ 4.9

Science Fiction · Comedy · Horror

Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.

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Directors
John McNaughton
Production companies
The Cannon Group, Vision Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Rae Dawn ChongRae Dawn ChongDiana Pierce
Don GordonDon GordonCharles Krieger
Tom TowlesTom TowlesBob Laney
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasJulius
Neil GiuntoliNeil GiuntoliScully
Larry PennellLarry PennellCaptain Scarcelli
Tony AmendolaTony AmendolaDr. Cheever
Pamela GordonConnie
Tamara ClatterbuckTamara ClatterbuckMichelle Chodiss
Richard WhartonRichard WhartonAlien Pilot
Robert DryerRobert DryerBorrower / Human
Bentley MitchumBentley MitchumKip
Zoe TrillingZoe TrillingAstrid
Tracy ArnoldTracy ArnoldNurse
Mädchen AmickMädchen AmickMegan
Lorrie MarlowNurse Wilson
Tom AllardRuben Whitefeather

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