Jurassic Park (1993)

A pragmatic paleontologist visiting an almost complete theme park is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Writers:

Michael Crichton (novel), Michael Crichton (screenplay)

Stars:

Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum

Top Rated Movies #166 | Won 3 Oscars. Another 40 wins & 27 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Neill	...	Grant
Laura Dern	...	Ellie
Jeff Goldblum	...	Malcolm
Richard Attenborough	...	Hammond
Bob Peck	...	Muldoon
Martin Ferrero	...	Gennaro
BD Wong	...	Wu (as B. D. Wong)
Joseph Mazzello	...	Tim
Ariana Richards	...	Lex
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Arnold
Wayne Knight	...	Nedry
Gerald R. Molen	...	Harding (as Jerry Molen)
Miguel Sandoval	...	Rostagno
Cameron Thor	...	Dodgson
Christopher John Fields	...	Volunteer #1

Storyline

Huge advancements in scientific technology have enabled a mogul to create an island full of living dinosaurs. John Hammond has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. But will everything go according to plan? A park employee attempts to steal dinosaur embryos, critical security systems are shut down and it now becomes a race for survival with dinosaurs roaming freely over the island.

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Plot Keywords:

dinosaur | tyrannosaurus rex | sneeze | severed arm | bipedal dinosaur | 

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Taglines:

Unleash the Beasts.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense science fiction terror

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sam Neill was ultimately cast as Grant three or four weeks before filming began. Neill said that "it all happened real quick. I hadn't read the book, knew nothing about it, hadn't heard anything about it, and in a matter of weeks I'm working with Spielberg."

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Goofs

(at around 1h 35 mins) When Muldoon is loading his shotgun he only puts two shells into it. That type of shotgun, a Franchi SPAS-12, holds a total of nine rounds (eight in the magazine tube plus one in the chamber). Considering the situation, and that Muldoon is an experienced hunter, it would make much more sense to load the gun to capacity.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Worker in Raptor Pen: Everybody, heads up! Heads up! Keep clear! Keep it clear! Okay, down! Andale, si! Vamonos. Keep it goin'! Come on! That's good, stay! Slow it down. No lo vayan a tirar! Cuidado! Traigala, traigala!
Muldoon: Okay, pushing team, move in there.
Worker in Raptor Pen: Move it! Cuidado, vamos!
Muldoon: I want tasers on full charge.

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits after the title has been shown.

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Alternate Versions

In 2013, the film was re-released in 3D. In this version, the newer Universal logo is used at the opening of the film.

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Connections

Referenced in Yesterday (2019)

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Soundtracks

Las Gaviotas
Written by Dolores Guadalupe Olivares (as Dolores Ayala Olivares)
Performed by The Madacy Mariachi Band
Courtesy of Madacy Music Group

User Reviews

As said, the Definitive blockbuster movie

What can be said about this movie that hasn't already been said? Who knows. We all know that this has some of the greatest special effects, even today. Also, if there's anything that can match the awesome T-Rex, it's the movie's musical score. I swear, listen to it more than once, and you're bound to see the movie yet again, if for that sole reason. It's that powerful. Oh sure, acting isn't this movie's strong suit, but who looks for acting in a Dinosaur thriller? Who?!

Anyway, I think I've made my point. Jurassic Park: One of America's greatest classics. Steven Spielberg created magic with this movie. If you haven't seen it once, you haven't seen it at all.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

11 June 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

JP

Filming Locations:

Jurassic Kahili Ranch, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$63,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$47,026,828, 13 June 1993

Gross USA:

$404,214,720

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,033,920,013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

127 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital (Europe) SDDS (3D re-release) Datasat (3D re-release) DTS (DTS: X)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1