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Starman (1984) 6.9
An alien takes the form of a young widow's husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona. The government tries to stop them. Director:John Carpenter |
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Hot Rodder
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Jenny Hayden never did get over the death of her husband. So when an alien life form decides to model "himself" on the husband, Jenny is understandably confused if not terrified. The alien, or Starman, as he is called, has a deadline to meet, and kidnaps Jenny in order to meet it. Written by Rob Hartill
Taglines:
He has traveled from a galaxy far beyond our own. He is 100,000 years ahead of us. He has powers we cannot comprehend. And he is about to face the one force in the universe he has yet to conquer. Love. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 December 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
John Carpenter's Starman See more »Box Office
Budget:
$22,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$28,700,000 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Delphi II Productions See more »
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Mark Shermin: What the hell is this about?
George Fox: You're a man of some scientific attainment. You mean to tell me you don't recogonize an emergency autopsy room when you see one?
Mark Shermin: With leather tie straps?
George Fox: You behave yourself Mark.
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(1965)
Written by Mick Jagger (as Michael Jagger) and Keith Richards (as Keith Richard)
Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.
Performed by The Rolling Stones
Courtesy of ABKCO Records, Inc.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Producer Michael Douglas considered several directors, including Mark Rydell, Adrian Lyne, John Badham and Tony Scott, before settling on John Carpenter. See more »Goofs
During the chase after being discovered at the hotel, the radio reports that the car was on I-80 North. I-80 is an east-west interstate as shown seconds later when they crashed through the road construction signs. See more »Quotes
George Fox: Good. I'm glad you're here.Mark Shermin: What the hell is this about?
George Fox: You're a man of some scientific attainment. You mean to tell me you don't recogonize an emergency autopsy room when you see one?
Mark Shermin: With leather tie straps?
George Fox: You behave yourself Mark.
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Soundtracks
" (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"(1965)
Written by Mick Jagger (as Michael Jagger) and Keith Richards (as Keith Richard)
Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.
Performed by The Rolling Stones
Courtesy of ABKCO Records, Inc.
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This beautiful and funny science fiction film comes very close to being my all-time favorite movie. This film is about love. An alien lands on Earth to investigate the life-forms, and encounters Karen Allen. A cross-country chase ensues as our alien has to meet up with his starship in Arizona.
But for me, the main point of this film is not the chase, the cloning by the alien, the humor throughout the film, or the eventual outcome which led into the subsequent TV series. The focal point comes in the diner where our alien asks Karen Allen to "Define Love." If everyone would take this definition to heart, this world would be a much better place!
This is what movie making should strive to achieve. This film has virtually everything... romance, humor, action, suspense, a gorgeous soundtrack, beautiful cinematography, an intelligent screenplay with a most important message, and talented actors and actresses. I gave it a SOLID 10!