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The Arrival (1996)
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Zane, an astronomer discovers intelligent alien life. But the aliens are keeping a deadly secret, and will do anything to stop Zane from learning it. Director:David TwohyWriter:David Twohy |
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Calvin
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Shane | ... |
JPL Guard #1
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Phil Gordian
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Phyllis Applegate | ... |
Mrs. Roosevelt
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Alan Coates | ... |
Terraformer
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DOD #1
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Buddy Joe Hooker | ... |
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Co-worker
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Tony T. Johnson | ... |
Kiki
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Catalina Botello | ... |
N.C.A.R. Woman
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Georg Lillitsch | ... |
Computer Tech
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Cabbie
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Storyline
Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue. Written by Greg Dean Schmitz <schmitz@gnatnet.net>
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The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret...until now. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some sci-fi violence and terror, and for brief language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
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Shockwave See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$14,048,372 (USA) (18 August 1996)Company Credits
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1.37 : 1
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Zane Zaminski: They didn't leave.
Char: How do you know?
Zane Zaminski: Because we aren't dead yet.
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Continuity: When Zane is talking to Gordian about the signal, Zane smashes the gyroscope. But a few seconds later, the top of the gyroscope can clearly be seen revolving in the bottom right hand corner. See more »Quotes
Char: Why'd they leave?Zane Zaminski: They didn't leave.
Char: How do you know?
Zane Zaminski: Because we aren't dead yet.
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