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Starship Troopers

1997-11-07 · 129 min · ★ 7.1

Adventure · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."

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Directors
Paul Verhoeven
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Jon Davison Productions, Big Bug Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 105,000,000
Revenue
USD 121,214,377

Top Cast

Casper Van DienCasper Van DienJohnny D. Rico
Dina MeyerDina MeyerDizzy Flores
Denise RichardsDenise RichardsCarmen Ibañez
Jake BuseyJake BuseyPrivate Ace Levy
Neil Patrick HarrisNeil Patrick HarrisColonel Carl Jenkins
Clancy BrownClancy BrownCareer Sergeant Zim
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideLieutenant Jean Rasczak
Patrick MuldoonPatrick MuldoonZander Barcalow
Seth GilliamSeth GilliamPrivate Sugar Watkins
Rue McClanahanRue McClanahanBiology Teacher
Blake LindsleyBlake LindsleyKatrina McIntire
Steven FordSteven FordLieutenant Willy
Ungela BrockmanUngela BrockmanCorporal Birdie
Bruce GrayBruce GraySky Marshal Dienes
Denise DowseDenise DowseSky Marshal Tehat Meru
Amy SmartAmy SmartCadet Lumbreiser
Tami-Adrian GeorgeTami-Adrian GeorgeDjana'D
Julianna McCarthyJulianna McCarthyExpert
Dale DyeDale DyeGeneral
Dean NorrisDean NorrisCommanding Officer

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