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The Hidden (1987)

R  96 min  -  Action | Horror | Sci-Fi   -  20 October 1987 (USA)
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An alien is on the run in America. To get his kicks, it kills anything that gets in its way, and uses the body as a new hiding place... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Sholder

Writer:

Jim Kouf
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4 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kyle MacLachlan ...
Michael Nouri ...
Claudia Christian ...
Brenda Lee Van Buren
Clarence Felder ...
Lt. John Masterson
Clu Gulager ...
Ed O'Ross ...
William Boyett William Boyett ...
Jonathan Miller
Richard Brooks ...
Sanchez
Larry Cedar ...
Brem
Katherine Cannon ...
John McCann John McCann ...
Senator Holt
Chris Mulkey ...
Lin Shaye ...
James Luisi James Luisi ...
Ferrari Salesman
Frank Renzulli Frank Renzulli ...
Michael Buckley
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Storyline

An alien is on the run in America. To get his kicks, it kills anything that gets in its way, and uses the body as a new hiding place. This alien has a goal in life; power. Hotly pursued by another alien (who's borrowed the body of a dead FBI agent), lots of innocent people die in the chase. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Plot Keywords:

Alien | Police | FBI | Chase | Politician  | See more »

Taglines:

A new breed of criminal. See more »

Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A rejtőzködő See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$9,747,988 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Although both Gallagher and his quarry inhabit human bodies, they do seem to have different abilities and limitations. Gallagher is able to spot the other in any body by sight, while his enemy cannot. Also Gallagher seems to be able to repair damage to his host body, while his enemy's presence "uses up" his host in a matter of days. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: Just before Beck and the other police officers are ready to shoot at the speeding Ferrari, the camera follows the Ferrari and we see the police from Jack DeVries point of view. At the top of the hill - before Beck starts shooting - you can see a gun going off before the actual shooting starts. See more »

Quotes

Lt. John Masterson: Look, Ed, Tom Beck is the best I've got. If I give him to you, I'll never get him back again. My department will then crumble, crime will run rampant, the city will fall into ruin, rampaging hordes will control the streets, and life as we know it will end.
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Connections

Spoofed in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Over Your Shoulder"
Written by Johnette Napolitano and J. Mankey
Performed by Concrete Blonde
Produced by Earle Mankey and Concrete Blonde
Published by Happy Hermit Music / I.R.S. Music, Inc.
Administered by Criterion Music, Inc. See more »