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Starship Troopers (1997)

R  129 min  -  Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi   -  7 November 1997 (USA)
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Humans of a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival.

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Writers:

Edward Neumeier (screenplay), Robert A. Heinlein (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Casper Van Dien ...
Dina Meyer ...
Denise Richards ...
Jake Busey ...
Neil Patrick Harris ...
Clancy Brown ...
Seth Gilliam ...
Patrick Muldoon ...
Michael Ironside ...
Rue McClanahan ...
Marshall Bell ...
Eric Bruskotter ...
Matt Levin Matt Levin ...
Blake Lindsley ...
Anthony Ruivivar ...
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Storyline

In the distant future high school kids are encouraged to become citizens by joining the military. What they don't know is that they'll soon be engaged in a full scale war against a planet of alien insects. The fight is on to ensure the safety of humanity. Written by Christopher Van Pelt  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Military | Future | Federation | Alien | Battle  | See more »

Taglines:

Prepare for Battle See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic sci-fi violence and gore, and for some language and nudity See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Invasión (Starship Troopers) See more »

Filming Locations:

Agoura Hills, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,058,773 (USA) (9 November 1997) (2971 Screens)

Gross:

$65,000,000 (Worldwide) (10 May 1998) (except USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | SDDS (8 channels) | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Paul Verhoeven and cinematographer Jost Vacano shot one take of the co-ed shower scene in the nude themselves (on a dare from star Dina Meyer). See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: "Arachnids" and "bugs" are used interchangeably throughout the film, yet bugs or insects only have six legs whereas arachnids have eight. The bugs shown in the film all have 6 legs. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Newsreel announcer: Young people from all over the globe are joining up to fight for the future.
Soldier #1: I'm doing my part.
Soldier #2: I'm doing my part.
Soldier #3: I'm doing my part.
Young kid dressed up as a soldier: I'm doing my part too.
[Soldiers laugh]
Newsreel announcer: They're doing their part. Are you? Join the Mobile Infantry and save the world. Service guarantees citizenship.
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Connections

References Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Have Not Been To Oxford Town"
Written by David Bowie & Brian Eno
Produced by Terry Becker (as Terri Becker), Eric Colvin and Zoë Poledouris
Performed by Zoë Poledouris See more »