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Stargate (1994)

PG_13 121 min  -  Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi  -   28 October 1994 (USA)
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An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Director:

Roland Emmerich
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6 wins & 4 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kurt Russell ...
James Spader ...
Alexis Cruz ...
Viveca Lindfors Viveca Lindfors ...
Mili Avital ...
John Diehl ...
Leon Rippy ...
Carlos Lauchu ...
Djimon Hounsou ...
Horus (as Djimon)
Erick Avari ...
French Stewart ...
Gianin Loffler Gianin Loffler ...
Jaye Davidson ...
Ra
Christopher John Fields ...
Derek Webster ...
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Storyline

A small group of US troups and an Egyptologist use an ancient device found in 1920s Egypt to transport themselves to a distant planet. There they discover .. err, well any more plot would be considered a spoiler. Written by Rob Hartill  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Stargate | Alien | Egypt | Military | Teleportation  | See more »

Taglines:

It will take you a million light years from home. But will it bring you back? See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English | Norwegian (some dialogue) | Swedish (some dialogue)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Stargate, la porte des étoiles See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$16,600,000 (USA)

Gross:

$196,600,000 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (special edition)  | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital (Europe) | Dolby SR (USA)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The horse like creatures on the planet were in fact real horses, with an external costume draped over them. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Dr. Jackson and company encounter the guards in the pyramid, he is not wearing his glasses, however, in the next shot after the guard shoots at the others outside, we see Dr. Jackson with his glasses on. See more »

Quotes

Arabic Interpreter: [first lines]
Arabic Interpreter: [at the dig site in Giza, 1928] Professor!
[chatters in Arabic]
Arabic Interpreter: Professor! We found something beautiful!
Prof. Langford: Ja?
Arabic Interpreter: Oh, yes! Big, big, big surprise!
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Connections

Referenced in Soldier (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"Original Motion Picture Sountrack"
Composed by David Arnold
Conducted by Nicholas Dodd
Performed by Sinfonia of London See more »