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They Live

1988-11-04 · 93 min · ★ 7.3

Science Fiction · Action · Thriller

A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.

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Production details

Directors
John Carpenter
Production companies
Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 13,000,000

Top Cast

Roddy PiperRoddy PiperJohn Nada
Keith DavidKeith DavidFrank Armitage
Meg FosterMeg FosterHolly Thompsen
George Buck FlowerGeorge Buck FlowerDrifter
Peter JasonPeter JasonGilbert
Raymond St. JacquesRaymond St. JacquesStreet Preacher
Jason Robards IIIJason Robards IIIFamily Man
John LawrenceJohn LawrenceBearded Man
Susan BarnesSusan BarnesBrown Haired Woman
Sy RichardsonSy RichardsonBlack Revolutionary
Wendy BrainardFamily Man's Daughter
Lucille MeredithFemale Interviewer
Susan BlanchardSusan BlanchardIngenue
Norman AldenNorman AldenForeman
Dana BrattonBlack Junkie
John F. GoffJohn F. GoffWell Dressed Customer
Norman D. WilsonVendor
Thelma LeeRich Lady
Stratton LeopoldDepressed Human
Rezza ShanArab Clerk

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