They Live
R“You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this fall. You think they're people just like you. You're wrong. Dead wrong.”
1988·93 min·Released
Studio: Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions
7.3TMDb
Theatrical Nov 4, 1988Physical Apr 13, 1989
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USA · English · USA
Overview
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJohn Carpenter
WriterJohn Carpenter
Cast
Roddy Piper
John Nada
Keith David
Frank Armitage
Meg Foster
Holly Thompsen
George Buck Flower
Drifter
Peter Jason
Gilbert
Raymond St. Jacques
Street Preacher
Jason Robards III
Family Man
John Lawrence
Bearded Man
Susan Barnes
Brown Haired Woman
Sy Richardson
Black Revolutionary
Wendy Brainard
Family Man's Daughter
Lucille Meredith
Female Interviewer
Susan Blanchard
Ingenue
Norman Alden
Foreman
Dana Bratton
Black Junkie
John F. Goff
Well Dressed Customer
Norman D. Wilson
Vendor
Thelma Lee
Rich Lady
Stratton Leopold
Depressed Human
Rezza Shan
Arab Clerk
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Keywords
capitalismdystopiavillainessaliensocial commentarylos angeles, californiaalien invasionbitingsunglassesglassesbrawlaggressivethoughtfulsubliminal messagealiensconspiracy thrillerabsurdcriticalhilariousfist fight
Details
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$13M
TMDb Votes
3,446