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Area 57

2007-01-01 · 21 min · ★ 6.7

Science Fiction · Mystery · Comedy · TV Movie

A comedy about the employees for the U.S. government, who work in a remote facility in the Nevada desert, which houses an alien creature.

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Directors
Dean Parisot
Production companies
NBC Productions, Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew LillardMatthew LillardCol. Steven Isaac
Paul ReubensPaul ReubensThe Alien
Jane LynchJane LynchIrene Maloof
Jack HallettJack HallettDr. Duxler
Kelly HuKelly HuDr. Annabelle Fermi
Ravi KapoorRavi KapoorDr. Marc Allen
Bruce McGillBruce McGillGen. Keller
Brandon MolaleBrandon MolaleArmed Soldier
Mona SishodiaMona SishodiaScientest 3
Kelvin YuKelvin YuPrivate Simms

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