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Release Date:
4 November 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
Who are they? And what do they want? morePlot:
A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Classic from my youth moreCast
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John Carpenter's They Live (USA) (complete title)They Live! (USA) (poster title)
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
93 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | USA:R (#29297) | Sweden:15 | Ireland:18 | Australia:M | Norway:18 | Singapore:M18 | UK:18 | West Germany:18 (nf)Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USAFun Stuff
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Roddy Piper's character never gives his name nor is he referred to by name throughout the entire movie. He is simply referred to as "Nada" in the credits, which means "nothing" in Spanish. The name is most likely a reference to George Nada, the main character of Ray Nelson's short story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning," which was the basis for 'They Live'. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the magazine stand scene, the "THIS IS YOUR GOD" currency does not appear to match that of the real kind. Real US currency is printed on a special type of cotton fiber paper, whereas the TIYG money appears to be printed on standard 20lb printer paper. The two types of paper take on different characteristics when they are bent and folded many times over. moreFAQ
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I remember first seeing They Live when I was 10 and I totally fell in love with this film. How could a ten year old not? There's wrestlers, aliens and a plot to take over the world. My friends and I quoted this film for weeks on end with the Bubble gum and kicking @$$ line being a favourite among all. The only real complaint that I have about the film is that the aliens when finally revealed are far too human. They basically look like a skeleton with bug eyes. Not a whole lot of energy seemed to go into their design. While They Live will never be remembered as a film that redefined the way films were made, it still to this day holds a place in my heart as one of the films that just defines your youth. It is fun, action packed and has just enough cool storyline to keep you interested from start to finish.